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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
6 - Files relating to the Crimean War, Queen Victoria's Jubilee and Funeral and Prince Albert's files relating to the Great Exhibition and other topics
3 - Correspondence about Parliamentary Reform
2 - Correspondence about Parliamentary Reform
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/F/10/38
Record Type
Writings (documents)
Title
Memorandum written by Prince Albert
Date
16 November 1853
Writer
Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Description
Memorandum written by Prince Albert and recording Lord John Russell's verbal explanation of his scheme for reform, given to the Queen, two weeks prior. The Prince also reports that a committee of members of the Cabinet has been formed to consider the 'Reform question'. It is reported by Sir James Graham that their first meeting went well however, afterwards Lord Palmerston sent a letter to Lord John Russell detailing his opposition to the proposed reform.
Place Of Writing
Windsor Castle
Language
English
Extent
1 document (4 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"
URL
https://albert.rct.uk
Level
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