Prince Albert's Official Papers
Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state
PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT, CONSORT OF VICTORIA, QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM (1819-61)
Letter from Prince Albert to Lord John Russell
17 Jul 1849Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (8 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/17/20
Includes Prince Albert discussing Sir James Stephen's suitability for the professorship at Cambridge. He states that Sir James Stephen's usefulness to Lord Grey and the Colonial Office seems to be the first reason for his appointment. Prince Albert also expresses his agreement with the decision to refuse applications for peerages on Queen Victoria's visit to Ireland.
Creator(s)
View person pagePrince Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-61) (writer)
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878) (addressee)
1 document (8 pages) (whole object)
