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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

      HENRY JOHN TEMPLE, 3RD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON (1784-1865)

      Letter from Lord Palmerston to Prince Albert

      18 Mar 1850

      Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/M/53/154

      Letter from Lord Palmerston to Prince Albert reporting that General Augustus von Jockmus desires to be made honorary K.C.B. for his service in Syria 1840-41. Palmerston however does not recommend him as he did not take part in the fighting.

      • Creator(s)

        Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) (writer)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (addressee)

      • 1 document (6 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Carlton Gardens [London]
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • correspondence
        Language(s)
        English
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