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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      JOHN BEAN JUNIOR

      Letter from John Bean (Junior) to John Bean (Senior)

      28 Jun 1842

      Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/60

      John Bean writes to his mother and father that he has been away for the past week because he is seeking employment. He states 'I will not be dishonest though I may be desperate'. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        John Bean Junior (writer)

        John Bean Senior (addressee)

      • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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