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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      PRINCE ARTHUR, 1ST DUKE OF CONNAUGHT (1850-1942)

      Letter from Prince Arthur to Prince Albert

      3 Sep 1856

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/19/58

      Prince Arthur asks his father to write to him about what he is doing in Scotland and talks of his drumming lesson and a trip in the 'Fairy' with Prince Leopold. He also mentions that Lady Caroline Barrington brought him a box of soldiers from Newport.

      • Creator(s)

        Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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