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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      HENRY PELHAM, 5TH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE (1811-64)

      Letter from the Duke of Newcastle to Queen Victoria

      14 Oct 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/467/60

      Includes the Duke of Newcastle referring to the people's reception of the Prince of Wales in the city and mentions that the Ball was not 'well-managed'. He writes that the Prince of Wales will be visiting Westpoint with General Scott.

      • Creator(s)

        Henry Pelham, 5th Duke of Newcastle (1811-64) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (8 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        New York City [New York State]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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