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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    SIR JOHN CLAYTON COWELL (1832-94)

    Letter from Lieutenant Cowell to Prince Albert

    24 Jul 1856

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/17/60

    Regarding Prince Alfred and his intention to visit the Duchess of Kent at Frogmore this afternoon. He has also been attentive while on board the '?Frigato' at Virginia Water.

    • Creator(s)

      Sir John Clayton Cowell (1832-94) (writer)

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Royal Lodge [Windsor Great Park]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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