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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE GEORGE, 2ND DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE (1819-1904)

      Letter from the Duke of Cambridge to General Grey

      17 Jun 1855

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/5

      The Duke of Cambridge's view of the Militia system and General Grey's proposals for reform. The Duke includes reference to pensions, permanent depots and volunteering with other regiments.

      • Creator(s)

        Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904) (writer)

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

      • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        St James's Palace
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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