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Prince Albert's Papers

Correspondence relating to the planning and organisation of the Great Exhibition

    JOHN SCOTT RUSSELL (1808-82)

    [Nov 1850] Royal Commission to American Central Commission.

    1 - 30 Nov 1850

    Loose manuscript paper | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RC/H/1/5/47

    Draft of a letter welcoming the steps taken by the American Central Commission to promote the Exhibition and turning down their request for additional time for the delivery of items from some states.

    • Creator(s)

      John Scott Russell (1808-82) (writer)

      Professor Walter Johnson (addressee)

    • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      Palace of Westminster [City of Westminster]
    • Object type(s)
        • printed & manuscript material
          • documents
            • correspondence
      Language(s)
      English
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