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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      DR THOMAS GELDART

      Letter from Reverend Geldart to Colonel Grey

      28 Jun 1854

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/35a/79

      Reverend Geldart transmits a copy of a letter from the Home Office and discusses the opportunity given by Lord Palmerston in settling matters between the University of Cambridge and the town council. He also refers to Sir John Patteson.

      • Creator(s)

        Dr Thomas Geldart (writer)

        General Sir Charles Grey (1804-70) (addressee)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Trinity Lodge, Cambridge
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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