CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/M/51
TitleMiscellaneous private and official correspondence of Prince Albert (later Prince Consort)
DateFebruary 1840 - October 1843
DescriptionMarked 'Mixed Correspondence'. Subjects covered include the attempted assassination of Queen Victoria by Edward Oxford, the capture of St. Jean d'Acre in Egypt, the system of promotion in both the army and navy, alterations to military uniforms, the governance of Canada, unrest in Ireland and Wales, tariff negotiations in Portugal, the running of the new royal yacht 'Victoria & Albert' and the births of Victoria, Princess Royal, Edward, Prince of Wales and Princess Alice. Also included is a variety of correspondence regarding Parliamentary proceedings and Royal Household appointments.
LanguageEnglish
German
French
Extent1 volume (189 items)
Access ConditionsAvailable in surrogate form only
Digitisation NotesThese papers are available online within 'Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy'
LevelFile
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