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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 Lord Blandford

    30 Oct 1852

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/113

    Draft letter from Prince Albert to Lord Blandford in reply to his application for Lady Blandford, stating that appointments are only given to Peeresses save in exceptional circumstances.

    • Creator(s)

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

      John Winston Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough (1822-83) (addressee)

    • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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