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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      Letter from the Prince Consort to the Duke of Newcastle

      8 Jun 1860

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (3 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/488/28

      The Prince Consort returns enclosed letters from the Lords Kingsdown and St Leonards. He writes that they can 'master the technicalities of the question' and states that he is quite content with Lord Kingsdown's decision. The Prince Consort also expresses his objection to any difference between the Duchy and Crown property.

      • Creator(s)

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

        Henry Pelham, 5th Duke of Newcastle (1811-64) (addressee)

      • 1 document (3 pages) (whole object)

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