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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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      HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON (1784-1865)

      Letter from Lord Palmerston to Lord Aberdeen

      23 Dec 1853

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/11/38

      Letter from Lord Palmerston to Lord Aberdeen stating his wish to withdraw his resignation, which he reports was founded on a misconception.

      • Creator(s)

        Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) (writer)

        George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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