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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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      WILLIAM LAMB, 2ND VISCOUNT MELBOURNE (1779-1848)

      Letter from Lord Melbourne to the Dean of Hereford

      31 Mar 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/55/5b

      Lord Melbourne refers to a letter that he received from the Dean of Hereford relating to the wishes of William IV and confirms the accuracy of his account. He also includes reference to Sir Herbert Taylor. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848) (writer)

        John Merewether (1797-1850) (addressee)

      • 1 document (1 pages) (whole object)

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