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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 Queen Victoria

      8 Oct 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/19/64

      Prince Arthur writes that he has returned from his tour and asks Queen Victoria to tell Prince Albert that he collected many fossils. He also encloses a photograph of 'Plumbly's Hotel' where he stayed the first night and expresses his thanks for the 'pretty bonbon' he received.

      Related Material: For enclosed photograph, see VIC/MAIN/M/19/65

      • Creator(s)

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

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