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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      PRINCESS LOUISE, DUCHESS OF ARGYLL (1848-1939)

      Letter from Princess Louise to Prince Albert

      3 Jun 1858 - 3 Jun 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/19/54

      Princess Louise tells her father that they have visited Carisbrook[e] Castle and that Queen Victoria took her and Prince Leopold out on the Fairy. She recounts how they saw Prince Alfred on the 'Rollo' climb to the top of the mast. She also mentions that 'Grandmama' left this morning.

      • Creator(s)

        Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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