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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      WAR OFFICE

      Memorandum by the War Office

      31 May 1856

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/E/37/36

      Regarding the Legion of Honour award and the procedure followed. Refers to an accompanying memorandum and includes reference to Sir William Codrington and Lord Cowley.

      • Creator(s)

        War Office (writer)

      • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Horse Guards Building (new, mid 18th century) [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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