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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    SARAH SPENCER, LADY LYTTELTON (1787-1870)

    Letter from Lady Lyttelton to Baron Stockmar

    16 Feb 1842

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (11 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/12/13

    Regarding her conversation with her brother regarding the position in the nursery. Lady Lyttelton suggests two candidates, Lady Frederick ?Bentinek and Lady Morley, detailing their characters and circumstances. She also states that she would accept the position if it were offered to herself.

    • Creator(s)

      Sarah Spencer, Lady Lyttelton (1787-1870) (writer)

      Baron Christian Friedrich Stockmar (1787-1863) (addressee)

    • 1 document (11 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Wiseton Hall [Nottinghamshire]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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