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 Prince Albert
23 Apr 1861Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/171
Letter from Lord Sydney to Prince Albert on a proposed scheme of re-organisation of the Corps of Gentleman-at-Arms. The precedent of Yeomen of the Guard mainly followed alternative methods for providing against men unfit for duty through age remaining in the Corps. Officers' commissions not to be dealt with at present.
Creator(s)
John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90) (writer)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)
1 document (7 pages) (whole object)
Object type(s)
- printed & manuscript material
- documents
- correspondence
- documents
- printed & manuscript material
