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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 the Bishop of London

      15 Feb 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/36/6

      George Anson confirms that with a general agreement that Prince Albert should become Chancellor, Prince Albert will allow himself to be nominated for the position. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        George Edward Anson (1812-49) (writer)

        Charles James Blomfield (1786-1857) (addressee)

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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