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 John Russell
2 May 1851Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/19/16
Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell thanking him for his letter of congratulations on the opening of the Great Exhibition the day before. He states that 'the sight was ample repa[y]ment for any trouble during the last 2 years'. Prince Albert also mentions that there is a feeling abroad that the Exhibition will strengthen free trade, with which he agrees.
Creator(s)
Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)
1 document (3 pages) (whole object)
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- printed & manuscript material