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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

JOHN RUSSELL, 1ST EARL RUSSELL (1792-1878)

Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria

30 May 1848

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/56/79

Letter from Lord John Russell to Queen Victoria reporting that [Sir George] Grey had received intelligence that a number of people were gathering at Finsbury Square and making their way to the West End. In response Grey gave directions for park gates to be shut and for means to be taken to secure [Westminster] Palace. Russell reports that the group were stopped at Trafalgar Square.
  • Creator(s)

    John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (writer)

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    Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)