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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Letter from Prince Albert to Colonel Wylde

      26 Jan 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/488/9

      Prince Albert writes that Count Alexander surprised him with his unexpected arrival. He states that Count Alexander will return to Lisbon in a few days with instructions for Colonel Wylde from Lord Palmerston that sends him to Oporto with an exhortation to the rebels. Prince Albert mentions that he has sent Mr Dietz an 'exorbitantly rude' letter urging him to leave and that the King [of Portugal] has announced Dietz's departure. Finally Prince Albert states that Sir [Hamilton] Seymour will leave for Lisbon on the 4th.

      • Creator(s)

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

        General Wylde (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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