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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

The abolition of duelling 1823-1844

1 Jan 1823 - 31 Mar 1844

43 documents (1 box) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/53

Includes correspondence, memoranda, reports and service instructions relating to measures for the suppression of the practice of duelling between 1843 and 1844. (Includes some earlier documents dating from 1823).
  • 43 documents (1 box) (whole object)