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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
3 - Papers and correspondence with Lord Melbourne and Lord John Russell relating to constitutional issues, the Royal Household, woods and forests and other miscellaneous subjects
26 - Correspondence about Chartists and the Working Classes
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/C/56/104
Record Type
Writings (documents)
Title
Circular on 'Prize essays on the Sabbath, by working men'
Date
[July 1848]
Description
Circular regarding an essay competition, created by D.F. Oakey, requesting essays on the advantages of the working classes observing the Sabbath day and the importance of preventing it becoming a day of work. Applications were to be by working men and a prize of £25 was to be awarded for the best essay. The circular includes the competition instructions, plus extracts from letters and essays received.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (8 pages)
Physical Description
Loose printed paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Related Material
For related material see VIC/MAIN/C/56/103.
Digitisation Notes
These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
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