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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      COLONEL F CHAPMAN

      Letter from Colonel Chapman to Sir Charles Phipps

      19 - 21 Aug 1859

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/38/9

      Colonel Chapman's view as to drainage for Prince Albert's library. Includes note of answer dated 21 August 1859.

      • Creator(s)

        Colonel F Chapman (writer)

        Sir Charles Beaumont Phipps (1801-66) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Aldershot [Hampshire]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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