Prince Albert's Personal Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms
GEORGE EDWARD ANSON (1812-49)
Copy letter from George Anson to Edward White
17 Jan 1845Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/21/73
Copy letter from George Anson to Edward White reporting that since the initial agreement Queen Victoria has been advised that there will be considerable extra cost to drain the land. Additionally, an 'eminent builder has surveyed the house and reports that it will need to be demolished and a new house rebuilt. Due to these extra costs Anson is commanded by Her Majesty to decline to purchase Osborne estate at the proposed price.
Creator(s)
George Edward Anson (1812-49) (writer) [17 January 1845]
1 document (4 pages) (whole object)
