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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      EDWARD SMITH STANLEY, 14TH EARL OF DERBY (1799-1869)

      Letter from Lord Stanley to Prince Albert

      15 Jul 1842

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/85

      On Sir Robert Peel's absence, Lord Stanley refers to the passing of the Bill in the House of Lords for the better security of Queen Victoria. He discusses the addition of two clauses and the concurrence in the House of Commons.

      • Creator(s)

        Edward Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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