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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

1 Jan - 31 Dec 1855

Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/36/8

Prince Albert on the naval and military questions requiring consideration after the fall of Sebastopol. He includes reference to the large amount of siege material in possession and his suggestions for its disposal. He also mentions the uselessness of the [British Army's] battleships and the type of vessels required. Copy.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

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