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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)

      Memorandum by Prince Albert

      14 Apr 1852

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (33 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/36/1

      Prince Albert writes about the Militia Bill as well as the defects and expense of the present system. He refers to proposals for a permanent reserve of discharged soldiers and a reduced number of regiments. He also mentions the system of depots and plan for encouraging recruiting.

      • Creator(s)

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

      • 1 document (33 pages) (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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