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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

    JOHN RUSSELL, 1ST EARL RUSSELL (1792-1878)

    Letter from Lord John Russell to Prince Albert

    5 Jul 1851

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/96

    Letter from Lord John Russell to Prince Albert on the suggestion to offer the Lieutenance of the Tower of London to Major-General George Bowles.

    • Creator(s)

      John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (writer)

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

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Pembroke Lodge [Richmond]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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