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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON (1784-1865)

      Letter from Lord Palmerston to Queen Victoria

      4 Nov 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/467/70

      Lord Palmerston writes that Lady Palmerston is feeling better and offers his congratulations on the safe return of the two Princes [Prince of Wales and Prince Alfred].

      • Creator(s)

        Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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