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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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      SIR GEORGE GREY

      Letter from Sir George Grey to Lord John Russell

      27 Dec 1847

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/55/50

      Sir George Grey mentions that he has seen the Bishop of Llandaff who has declined 'to concur in the Episcopal remonstrance' but is concerned about Dr Hampden's appointment. Sir George Grey also mentions that Monteagle has informed him that Professor Smythe is on his deathbed and that care needs to be taken finding a successor. Copy.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir George Grey (writer)

        John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

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