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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/C/19/47
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell
Date	12 June 1852
Writer	Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Addressee	Russell, John, Lord; Leader of the Opposition
Description	Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell reporting that he approved of the dedication of Mr Bourne's work on the 'Serene Propeller'. He also mentions that Protection [Protectionism] will be be buried and that they should be grateful for the prospect of the commercial policy of the country settled on 'fixed principles', however the question of religious differences is still 'looming in the distance'. Prince Albert reports that the Surplus Committee [of the Great Exhibition of 1851] have drawn up an enclosed report (not present) and mentions the difficulties associated with land purchase.
Place Of Writing	Windsor Castle
Language	English
Extent	1 document (4 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"
Level	Item

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