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Collection	Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference	VIC/MAIN/Z/273/24
Record Type	Writings (documents)
Title	Memorandum by Prince Albert
Date	April 1843
Writer	Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Prince
Description	Prince Albert discusses the government of India and states that its motive is for riches rather than for the welfare of its inhabitants. He reflects on the East India Company and its relationship with the Crown of England and the Princes and Chiefs of India. Prince Albert also discusses Lord Ellenborough's suggestion for Queen Victoria becoming 'Nominal Head of the Empire' and includes reference to the Ottoman Empire.
Language	English
Extent	1 document (8 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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