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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

    FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON (1769-1852)

    Letter from the Duke of Wellington to Queen Victoria

    6 Jul 1851

    Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/61/99

    Letter from the Duke of Wellington to Queen Victoria regarding the rights of the Constable regarding appointments at the Tower of London and explaining that the Lieutenancy was in the gift of the Sovereign. He explains the procedure for the previous two appointments, including that of George FitzClarence, the 1st Earl of Munster, during the reign of William IV.

    • Creator(s)

      Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) (writer)

      Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

    • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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