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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      SIR ROBERT PEEL (1788-1850)

      Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Prince Albert

      29 Jun 1842

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/67/41

      Sir Robert Peel refers to a conference held with the judges present at Francis' trial, with the result in the enclosed memorandum. He also mentions a Cabinet meeting held with the law officers who prosecuted Francis. He states that Francis should receive transportation for life.


      Related Material: For memorandum, see VIC/MAIN/M/67/42

      • Creator(s)

        Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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