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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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      GEORGE HAMILTON-GORDON, 4TH EARL OF ABERDEEN (1784-1860)

      Copy letter from Lord Aberdeen to Lord John Russell

      31 Dec 1853

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/11/42

      Copy letter from Lord Aberdeen to Lord John Russell expressing his opinion on aspects of the Reform Bill. He states that he does not have much knowledge on the subject, and cannot speak with authority however, he is ready to accept the bill.

      • Creator(s)

        George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860) (writer)

        John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)

      • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Downing Street [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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