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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

30 Nov 1849. Prince Albert to Henry Labouchere

30 Nov 1849

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/1/65

Copy of letter from Prince Albert to Mr Labouchere expressing his satisfaction with the list of Commissioners, speculating whether manufacturers should be included and stating that the appointment of local commissioners should be left to the Commission.
  • Creator(s)

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

    Henry Labouchere, Baron Taunton (1798-1869) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    Osborne House
  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    English