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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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    SIR CHARLES BEAUMONT PHIPPS (1801-66)

    Memorandum by Colonel Phipps for Lady Caroline Barrington

    2 Jun 1856

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (10 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/17/44

    Regarding Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's wish for a change in the education of the younger princesses. Colonel Phipps explains the reasons for Madame Rollande's dismissal and outlines her pension. Draft.

    • Creator(s)

      Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-66) (writer)

      Lady Caroline Barrington (1799-1875) (addressee)

    • 1 document (10 pages) (whole object)

    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • writings (documents)
      Language(s)
      English
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