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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 Lord Palmerston

      14 May 1857

      Bound manuscript paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/67/43

      Includes Queen Victoria mentioning the arguments brought forward regarding financial assistance. She refers to the Princess Royal's dotation and possible future disagreements with the Prince of Wales regarding his finances. She also provides a comparison with George IV. Draft in Prince Albert's hand.

      • Creator(s)

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

        Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) (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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