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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

      18 Aug 1851

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/9/7

      Letter from Lord John Russell to Prince Albert confirming that he would send the statistical information requested before submitting his finished plan. He also states that he does not agree with Prince Albert's advice to ask each member of parliament to propose a separate plan. He instead suggests that a committee of four members could be established, such as that created for the Reform Bill.

      • Creator(s)

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

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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