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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 Sir Charles Wood

    27 May 1851

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/85

    Draft letter from Prince Albert to Sir Charles Wood stating that the Queen has commanded that he draw up propositions on the improvement of the system for granting pensions in the Royal Household and that these be forwarded for sanction by the Lords of the Treasury.

    • Creator(s)

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

    • 1 document (1 page) (whole object)

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