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Prince Albert's Family Papers

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

      GENERAL SIR ROBERT GARDINER (1781-1864)

      Memorandum by Sir Robert Gardiner

      1 - 31 Jan 1863

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (46 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/273/26

      Military notes relating to the Duke's [of Wellington] efforts for Prince [Albert] to take command of the army. Includes the motives for Prince Albert to decline the command of the army, the qualities of Prince Albert for military command, and speeches and addresses of Prince Albert.

      • Creator(s)

        General Sir Robert Gardiner (1781-1864) (writer)

      • 1 document (46 pages) (whole object)

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