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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

    MRS W WOOD (ACTIVE 1841)

    Letter from Mrs Wood to [the Archbishop of Canterbury]

    12 Feb 1841

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/16/24

    Mrs Wood provides a positive reference for Mrs Southey and includes reference to her son who has been commended at The King's School in Canterbury.

    • Creator(s)

      Mrs W Wood (active 1841) (writer)

      William Howley (1766-1848) (addressee)

    • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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