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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/S/30/7
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar to Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar
Date	9 April 1851
Writer	Saxe-Weimar, Karl Friedrich, Grand Duke of
Addressee	Edward of Saxe-Weimar, Prince
Description	The Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar answers Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar's letter regarding whether he would consent to his marriage to the Duke of Richmond's daughter and what her title would be. The Grand Duke refers to the 'Principles of the German Law of Princes' and the 'Statutes of our House' stating that no rank would be given to her [Lady Augusta Lennox] and any children. Furthermore, he would lose his own right of succession. He asks Prince Edward to consider his situation, including in relation to his military career, before taking this step. Written in German. Includes translated copy.
Language	German
Language	English
Extent	1 document (7 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
Level	Item

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