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      SIR JOHN KEY (1794-1858)

      Copy of resolution and letter regarding the Freedom of the City presented to Prince Frederick William of Prussia

      27 Jun - 10 Jul 1857

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/54/48

      Copy of resolution and letter regarding the Freedom of the City, as a gold bar, presented to Prince Frederick William of Prussia, on the occasion of his visit to Queen Victoria.

      • Creator(s)

        Sir John Key (1794-1858) (writer)

        Sir Robert Walter Carden (1801-88) (addressee)

      • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Chamberlain's Office, Guildhall
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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