CollectionPrivy Purse Papers
ReferencePPTO/PP/QV/ADDX/D/39
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetter from Edgar Bowring to General Grey
Date5 July 1856
WriterBowring, Edgar
AddresseeGrey, Charles, General
DescriptionLetter from Edgar Bowring to General Grey confirming that Lord Stanley agrees with Prince Albert's ideas for painting the Museum Building and will carry out his wishes. He also mentions the Chancellor of Exchequer's opinion on the proposal for the National Gallery Commission to have an unpaid secretary, plus details of some of individuals suggested for the role. Includes a cross-written note on Prince Albert's response.
Place Of WritingWhitehall
LanguageEnglish
Extent1 document (8 pages)
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript paper
Access ConditionsAvailable in surrogate form only
Digitisation NotesThese papers are available online within 'Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy'
URLhttps://albert.rct.uk
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