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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      SIR FREDERICK SMITH

      Letter from Sir Frederick Smith to General Grey

      12 Dec 1855

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/19

      Sir Frederick Smith on the fire, the steps taken for dealing with outbreaks, and the action taken regarding the purchase of Cove Common. Also included is a note of Prince Albert's comment.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir Frederick Smith (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Aldershot Camp [Aldershot]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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