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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

    JOHN ROBERT TOWNSHEND, VISCOUNT SYDNEY (1805-90)

    Letter from Lord Sydney to General Grey

    29 Apr 1861

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/174

    Letter from Lord Sydney to General Grey on the scheme for the abolition of purchase of commissions for the Yeoman of the Guard, forwarded for Prince Albert's consideration.

    • Creator(s)

      John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90) (writer)

      General Sir Charles Grey (1804-70) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Cleveland Square
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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