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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      JOHN RUSSELL, 1ST EARL RUSSELL (1792-1878)

      Letter from Lord John Russell to the Prince Consort

      22 Jun 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/466/33

      Letter from Lord John Russell to the Prince Consort returning the draft of the Queen's letter to the President of the United States (see VIC/MAIN/Z/466/35) and discussing amendments made. He encloses a note by Lord Palmerston suggesting additions (see VIC/MAIN/Z/466/34) and also requests a copy of the final letter sent by the Queen

      Related Material: For related material see VIC/MAIN/Z/466/34-35

      • Creator(s)

        John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Chesham Place [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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