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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

    VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)

    Letter from Queen Victoria to the Duchess of Wellington

    21 Nov 1852

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/114

    Letter from Queen Victoria to the Duchess of Wellington regarding the Duke of Wellington's funeral and her satisfaction at having her with her still [as Lady of the Bedchamber].

    • Creator(s)

      Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (writer)

      Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington (1820-1904) (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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