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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      SIR GEORGE AUGUSTUS WETHERALL (1788-1868)

      Letter from General Wetherall to General Grey

      16 - 21 Nov 1855

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (10 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/15

      General Wetherall on the submission of pattern helmets to replace shakos for the Light Cavalry. He refers to the modification of shakos and busbies for the Hussars, and the comparative cost of felt, leather and brass helmets. Also included is a note of reply dated 21 November 1855 and an enclosed circular order regarding rifle instruction.


      Related Material: For circular order, see VIC/MAIN/E/37/16

      • Creator(s)

        Sir George Augustus Wetherall (1788-1868) (writer)

        General Sir Charles Grey (1804-70) (addressee)

      • 1 document (10 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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