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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
6 - Prince Albert's papers concerning the utilisation of sewage
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/F/18/9
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Lord Portman to Colonel Grey
Date
25 April 1850
Writer
Portman, Edward, Lord; 1st Viscount Portman
Addressee
Grey, Charles, Colonel
Description
Letter from Lord Portman to Colonel Grey sending his thanks to himself and Prince Albert for the plan on the utilisation of sewage, which he offered to test on one of his own tanks. He also reports that having discussed the matter with Professor Way he has suggested the use of clay or charcoal for filtration instead of burnt clay.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (3 pages)
Physical Description
Loose mansucript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes
These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
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