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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER, 7TH EARL OF SHAFTESBURY (1801-85)

      Letter from Lord Ashley to Prince Albert

      2 May 1848

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/56/60

      Letter from Lord Ashley to Prince Albert confirming that he had spoken to Sir George Grey on the matter of Prince Albert's attendance [at the Exeter Meeting] and satisfied him that if any interruption from [the Chartists] should occur then it would be 'quelled in a moment'. He describes the measures being taken in admittance and security as precautions for such an event.

      • Creator(s)

        Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-85) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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