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    LADY CAROLINE BARRINGTON (1799-1875)

    Letter from Lady Caroline Barrington to Queen Victoria

    7 Oct 1855

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/16/81

    Lady Caroline Barrington provides an account of the health of Prince Arthur and Prince Leopold. She also refers to a Miss Skerrett who sends good wishes on the news of the Princess Royal's marriage.

    • Creator(s)

      Lady Caroline Barrington (1799-1875) (writer)

      Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Osborne House
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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