Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
QUEEN VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-1901)
Draft letter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell
27 Jan 1852Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/9/85
Draft letter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell regarding Mr Caudwell's decision to decline the office of Secretary at War and believes that Mr Vernon Smith's appointment would create future difficulties by adding a Cabinet minister to the role. She instead asks whether a businessman can be found for the role.
Written in Prince Albert's hand.
Creator(s)
View person pageQueen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (writer)
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)
1 document (1 page) (whole object)
