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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/M/52/79
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from George Anson to Prince Albert
Date	31 March 1844 - 1 April 1844
Writer	Anson, George
Addressee	Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Description	George Anson writes that Lord Fortescue's son [Viscount Hugh Errington] has resigned the commission, leaving it available for Lord Exeter's son. He discusses his conversation with [Lord] Ashley regarding government matters including Lord Ashley's expectation that the new Factory Bill will be defeated by a small majority. George Anson writes of the prevalent feeling that Prince Albert has adopted Sir Robert Peel's views on the Factory Bill. Furthermore, Lord Melbourne is angry with Lord John Russell and Lord Palmerston for their factory votes. George Anson also mentions the banker, Jones Lloyd's opinion on labour legislation. He further writes that Christ's Hospital is gratified by the Prince of Wales' patronage but is anxious for a visit from Prince Albert.
Place Of Writing	Eaton Place
Language	English
Extent	1 document (7 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URL	https://albert.rct.uk
Level	Item

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