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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      HENRY BIRCH

      Letter from Henry Birch to Prince Albert

      1 - 31 Dec 1849

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/33/29

      Henry Birch (Tutor to the Prince of Wales) refers to his conversation with Dr Hawtrey on Eton education, including making the mathematical master a regular and including a paper on modern history in his class examinations. Henry Birch also gives his opinion on the system in public schools.

      • Creator(s)

        Henry Birch (writer)

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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