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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

HENRY COLE (1808-82)

27 May 1862. Henry Cole to Horticultural Society

27 May 1862

Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/18/59

Copy of a letter answering Royal Horticultural Society's list of problems with the buildings and gardens. Accusing the Royal Horticultural Society of failing to maintain the buildings and gardens. Gives list of problems with suggested remedy.
  • Creator(s)

    Henry Cole (1808-82) (writer)

    Royal Horticultural Society [London] (addressee)

  • 1 document (6 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    South Kensington [London]
  • Language(s)
    English