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 1848Loose 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)
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- documents
- printed & manuscript material