| Collection | Privy Purse Papers |
| Reference | PPTO/PP/QV/ADDX/C/131 |
| Record Type | Correspondence |
| Title | Letter from Colonel Reid to Colonel Phipps |
| Date | 23 August 1850 |
| Writer | Reid, William, Colonel |
| Addressee | Phipps, Charles Beaumont, Colonel |
| Description | Letter from Colonel Reid to Colonel Phipps reporting his work for the Royal Commission to Prince Albert. He also provides updates on the section of 'Raw Produce', progress of the Building and discusses the subject of the use of the 'Corporate Seal'. Enclosed is a copy of a memorandum by Dr. Playfair suggesting the employment of Dr. Royle to assist with the 'department of the Vegetable or Animal Kingdom'. |
| Place Of Writing | Woolwich |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2 documents (12 pages) |
| Physical Description | Loose manuscript papers |
| Access Conditions | Available in surrogate form only |
| URL | https://albert.rct.uk |
| Level | Item |