This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Visit the Royal Collection

Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM KNOLLYS

      Letter from Major General Knollys to General Grey

      12 Dec 1855

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/17

      Major General Knollys on the truth regarding the fire in the camp. He mentions alterations in regulations regarding firemen and other measures for dealing with outbreaks. He also refers to the purchase of Cove Common with reference to Sir Frederic Smith and the Marquis of Winchester.

      • Creator(s)

        Major General William Knollys (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Aldershot Camp [Aldershot]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
      PreviousNext
      PreviousNext
      Policy links
      Royal Collection TrustIn Partnership with

      Royal Collection Trust is a charity caring for the Royal Collection and welcoming visitors to the royal palaces. We bring our shared history to life through world-class experiences that involve and inspire people, wherever they are. Income from tickets and retail sales helps us to conserve the Collection so that it can be enjoyed by everyone for generations to come.