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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Draft letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell

      10 Apr 1848

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/56/12

      Draft letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell writing to express his belief that if a disturbance were to occur he is confident that the Government and 'good sense' of the country would prevail. He also writes that the Government has a duty to help the working classes 'over the present moment of distress' by practising economy in its own works.

      • Creator(s)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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