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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

    22 Jun 1861

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/182

    Letter from Lord Sydney to Prince Albert on proposed reorganisation of the Yeomen of the Guard. Including the question of age limit of admission and eligibility of Indian Army officers.

    • Creator(s)

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

      Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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