CollectionVictorian Papers, Main Series
ReferenceVIC/MAIN/Z/466/8
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from the Duke of Somerset to the Prince Consort
Date21 March 1860
WriterSomerset, 12th Duke of; First Lord of the Admiralty
AddresseeAlbert, Prince Consort
DescriptionLetter from the Duke of Somerset to the Prince Consort reporting that before requesting a Canadian steamer he had enquired with the Colonial Office on the 'railway communication' between Quebec and Montreal. He believes that a steamer would be an inconvenient residence for the Prince of Wales. He asks whether one should be fitted for purpose or whether a residence would be prepared at Montreal.
Place Of WritingAdmiralty
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (3 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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