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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      GEORGE EDWARD ANSON (1812-49)

      Letter from George Anson to Prince Albert

      19 Dec 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/55/32

      George Anson encloses his communication with Edward Ellice (not present) regarding the arising property. He states that he met the M.P. Mr Beckett yesterday who notified him of a rumour in town that the Dr Hampden conspiracy originates from Samuel [Bishop] of Oxford. George Anson also refers to Lord John Russell's objectives in proposing Dr Hampden and the willingness of the Chapter of Hereford to appoint him.

      • Creator(s)

        George Edward Anson (1812-49) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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