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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

    VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)

    Copy letter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell

    15 Nov 1850

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/24

    Copy letter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell expressing concern over George J. Pennington's suicide. Plus her surprise at the failure to notify her of his resignation, as Auditor of the Civil List, and the appointment of George Arbuthnot. Written in Prince Albert's hand.

    • Creator(s)

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

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

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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