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Prince Albert's Personal Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s personal life and enthusiasms

      DRIVER, EDWARD

      'Report upon the Osborne Estate in the parish of Whippingham near East Cowes in the Isle of Wight...'

      1 - 30 Nov 1843

      Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (19 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/21/11

      'Report upon the Osborne Estate in the parish of Whippingham near East Cowes in the Isle of Wight, the property of Lady Isabella Blachford', written by Edward Driver. Includes a detailed description of the Mansion House, Barton Farm and land. Previously enclosed with a letter from Sir Robert Peel to Prince Albert (see VIC/MAIN/F/21/11).

      • Creator(s)

        Driver, Edward (writer) [November 1843]

      • 1 document (19 pages) (whole object)

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