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
28 Jan 1852Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (1 page) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/9/88
Draft letter from Queen Victoria to Lord John Russell acknowledging receipt of his letters and stating that she did not mean to 'imply any imputation on the character' of Mr Vernon Smith. The Queen states that if Russell cannot find a more suitable candidate then she will not object to Mr Vernon Smith's appointment.
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)
