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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
3 - Correspondence about Parliamentary Reform
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/F/11/97
Record Type
Writings (documents)
Title
Copy memorandum by Prince Albert
Date
[April 1854]
Writer
Albert of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Description
Memorandum by Prince Albert regarding his conversation with Lord John Russell, after his meeting with Lord Aberdeen and Sir James Graham. He states that he agreed with the assertion that the Reform Bill could be considered during a time of war and that extending the franchise would provide a larger number of tax payers. However it is believed that people would not be able to consider reform at the present moment and Prince Albert suggests that Lord John Russell demand a pledge from his colleagues.
Dictated to Colonel Grey.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (5 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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