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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

    SIR HENRY GOULBURN (1784-1856)

    Letter from Henry Goulburn to Prince Albert

    22 Jul 1844

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/60/46

    Letter from Henry Goulburn, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to Prince Albert advising that Queen Victoria accept the offer of the Spearman family towards payment of loss incurred by Mr Spearman's criminal default, to the department of the Master of the Horse. Plus difficulty in enforcing a claim against Lord Albermarle.

    • Creator(s)

      Sir Henry Goulburn (1784-1856) (writer)

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

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Downing Street [London]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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