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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

    The appointment of Dr Hampden as Bishop of Hereford 1847-1848

    5 Aug 1837 - 31 Dec 1848

    98 documents (1 box) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/55

    Includes correspondence, memoranda and addresses relating to the controversy regarding the appointment of Dr Hampden as Bishop of Hereford between 1847 and 1848. (Includes two earlier documents dating from 1837 and 1845).

    • 98 documents (1 box) (whole object)

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