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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 the Prince Consort to Lord Talbot

    2 Jul 1858

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (5 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/165

    Draft letter from the Prince Consort to Lord Talbot in reply to his suggestion for abolishing purchase of appointments. Plus the desirability of fixing a maximum sum for purchase and doubt as to expediency of admitting naval men.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Henry John Chetwynd-Talbot, 18th Earl of Shrewsbury (1803-68) (addressee)

    • 1 document (5 pages) (whole object)

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