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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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      GENERAL RICHARD AIREY, 1ST BARON AIREY (1803-81)

      Letter from Sir Richard Airey to General Grey

      25 Mar 1856

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/29

      Sir Richard Airey expresses his gratitude for the books from Prince Albert on the Prussian and Sardinian military systems including with regards to staff. He also refers to difficulties owing to distinctions between 'General' and 'Personal' and that he is busy with the 'Chelsea Board'.

      • Creator(s)

        General Richard Airey, 1st Baron Airey (1803-81) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Horse Guards Building (new, mid 18th century) [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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