Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell

2 Apr 1850

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (12 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/55

Prince Albert discusses the proposition of giving Lord Palmerston the lead in the House of Commons 'as a compensation for his loss of the Foreign Office'. Prince Albert considers Lord Palmerston's character, why he was moved from the Foreign Office and his new position.