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Prince Albert's Family Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s relationships with various family members

    GEORGE COMBE (1788-1858)

    Letter from George Combe to Sir James Clark

    4 Jul 1851

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/15/79

    Further discussion of Mr Gibbs' suitability as tutor. George Combe recommends that Sir James Clark, Dr Conolly and Dr Forbes should inform Prince Albert that a knowledge of phrenology is required.

    • Creator(s)

      George Combe (1788-1858) (writer)

      Sir James Clark (1788-1870) (addressee)

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Champion Hill, Camberwell
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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