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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      GRAND DUKE KARL ALEXANDER OF SAXE-WEIMAR-EISENACH (1818-1901)

      Letter from the Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar to Prince Albert

      5 Apr 1851

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/S/30/5

      The Hereditary Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar discusses Prince Edward's position and mentions the reply he made to his request. The Grand Duke makes a plea for Prince Albert's support and refers to the hope of securing Princess Mary for him. Written in German.

      • Creator(s)

        Grand Duke Karl Alexander of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1818-1901) (writer)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

      • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        German
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