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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      COLONEL RP DOUGLAS

      Letter from Major General Douglas to Major Elphinstone

      12 - 14 May 1861

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/38/50

      Major General Douglas advises on the length of time for Sergeant Gilmore's tuition and encloses samples of his translations into French and German. Includes note dated 14 May.


      Related Material: For enclosed translations, see VIC/MAIN/E/38/51

      • Creator(s)

        Colonel RP Douglas (writer)

        Sir Howard Craufurd Elphinstone (1829-90) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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