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SIR ROBERT PEEL (1788-1850)

Letter from Sir Robert Peel to HM [Queen Victoria]

20 May 1840

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/487/26

Letter from Sir Robert Peel, addressed to 'Your Majesty' [Queen Victoria], regarding the position of Captain General for 'His Royal Highness' [Prince Albert]. It is also mentioned that Sir Robert Peel thinks that the office is 'a very honourable one'.

  • Creator(s)

    Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) (writer)

    Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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