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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

      14 Apr 1848

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/56/43

      Letter from Lord John Russell to Prince Albert stating that he will convey the Queen's wishes to Lord Lansdowne and Lord Palmerston. Lord John reports that Feargus O'Connor 'made a scene' in the House of Commons. He also reports that his wife has that morning given birth to their son and although is weak and faint is generally well. As a result, he excuses himself from Council the following day.

      • 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
        London [Greater London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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