CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/C/16/19
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell
Date7 October 1847
WriterAlbert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
AddresseeRussell, John, Lord; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
DescriptionPrince Albert refers to the resignation of Mr Eastlake from the office of Keeper of the National Gallery. He discusses possible successors including Mr Uwins and Mr Cook but states that he believes Mr Leslie is unfit for the position. He also encloses two letters on Swiss affairs (not present).
Place Of WritingWindsor Castle
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (6 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper; mounted
Access ConditionsAvailable in surrogate form only
Digitisation NotesThese papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
LevelItem
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