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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      CHARLES WOOD, 1ST VISCOUNT HALIFAX (1800-85)

      Letter from Sir Charles Wood to Colonel Grey

      1 - 31 Jan 1852

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (12 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/9/61

      Letter from Sir Charles Wood to Colonel Grey enclosing a previously mentioned paper regarding a proposed position in Ireland for the Duke of Newcastle. He states that he has no objection to it being shared with Prince Albert and explains how it came about and some of the obstacles faced in offering the position.

      • Creator(s)

        Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax (1800-85) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (12 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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