Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell

17 Jul 1849

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/20

Includes Prince Albert discussing Sir James Stephen's suitability for the professorship at Cambridge. He states that Sir James Stephen's usefulness to Lord Grey and the Colonial Office seems to be the first reason for his appointment. Prince Albert also expresses his agreement with the decision to refuse applications for peerages on Queen Victoria's visit to Ireland.

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

John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)
1 document (8 pages) (whole object)
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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell

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