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
7 Oct 1847Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (6 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/C/16/19
Prince Albert refers to the resignation of Mr Eastlake from the office of Keeper of the National Gallery. He discusses possible successors including Mr Uwins and Mr Cook but states that he believes Mr Leslie is unfit for the position. He also encloses two letters on Swiss affairs (not present).
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 (6 pages) (whole object)
