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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 John Russell

      29 Apr 1848

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/16/52

      Prince Albert writes that Lord John Russell mistook his meaning of his 'duty'. Prince Albert discusses the reasons for and against his attending the meeting [of the 'Labourer's Friends Society']. He refers to the potential danger of Chartists attending but the importance of showing the Royal Family's care for the lower classes.

      • Creator(s)

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

        John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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