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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)

      Letter from Queen Victoria to James Buchanan

      19 Nov 1860

      Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/467/78

      Queen Victoria responds to James Buchanan's [President of the United States] letter and expresses her gratitude for the way the Prince of Wales was received during his tour of the USA. She also refers to a 'touching scene' at the grave of General Washington. Draft in the hand of Albert, Prince Consort

      • Creator(s)

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

        James Buchanan (1791-1868) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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