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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 the Archbishop of Canterbury

      29 Jul 1843

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/488/1

      Prince Albert states that he and Queen Victoria are satisfied with the address to the public and that the Bishop of Norwich has given a satisfactory answer. He writes that he is glad to see that the subscription list has swelled and wishes the Archbishop of Canterbury success in his undertaking [for national schools].

      Related Material: A note on the document states, 'See F.37/60-62, 70-72'

      • Creator(s)

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

        William Howley (1766-1848) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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