Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell

12 Oct 1849

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/27

Prince Albert refers to the death of Anson, stating 'He will leave a great gap in my daily life' and discusses his successor. Prince Albert also mentions Queen Victoria opening the Coal Exchange, the [christening] of Lord John Russell's boy, a reduced list for the Brevet from the Duke of Wellington and the health of the Queen Dowager.