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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

27 Feb 1849

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/2

Prince Albert thanks Lord John Russell for Major Edwards' letter. He writes that Major Edwards refers to two young officers, Lake and Collandt who have been left unnoticed by the government. Prince Albert asks whether something can be done to recognise the services of these two officers.
  • Creator(s)

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

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

  • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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