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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 Prince Albert

    23 Apr 1861

    Loose 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)

    • Place of Production
      Lord Chamberlain's Office, St James's Palace
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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