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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

      11 Apr 1848

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/56/28

      Letter from Lord John Russell to Prince Albert acknowledging his previous letters and stating his agreement with the Prince's general line of policy. He does however report that due to revenue constraints they are unable to employ 'workmen'.

      • Creator(s)

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

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

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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