Letter from Lord Derby to Prince Albert

2 Aug 1853

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (13 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/53/206

Letter from Lord Derby to Prince Albert reporting that a severe 'fit of gout' meant that he was bed ridden and unable to carry out the Prince's commands regarding an address on the Wellington College Fund the following day. As a result, he explains his thoughts on the scheme and asks for Prince Albert's assistance, suggesting that he show the letter to Lord Aberdeen and Lord Hardinge. Written in Lady Derby's hand.

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Edward Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869) (writer)

Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)
1 document (13 pages) (whole object)
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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Letter from Lord Derby to Prince Albert

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