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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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      DUNFERMLINE, JAMES ABERCROMBY, 1ST BARON (1776-1858)

      Letter from Lord Dunfermline to [the Duchess of Kent]

      9 Feb 1840

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/273/22

      Lord Dunfermline expresses his congratulations on the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He discusses public feeling towards the match and the potential of a successful marriage. Includes transcription and note in German. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        Dunfermline, James Abercromby, 1st Baron (1776-1858) (writer)

        Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786-1861) (addressee)

      • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

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