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SIDNEY HERBERT (1810-61)

Letter from the Hon. Sidney Herbert to General Grey giving permission for a picture at Wilton to be photographed.

21 Mar 1859

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA10/85/49

Herbert writes that both he and his brother are happy for the picture [by Raphael] at Wilton to be photographed for the Prince Consort. He encloses a pamphlet (not present) on 'The Sanitary Condition of the Army' which he asks Grey to give to the Prince.

  • Creator(s)

    Sidney Herbert (1810-61) (writer)

    General Sir Charles Grey (1804-70) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

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