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VICMAIN - Victorian Papers, Main Series
5 - Correspondence about the Army, Navy and National Defences, including letters to the Prince George, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (Commander-in-Chief of the British Army) and correspondence about his retirement
2 - Correspondence of Albert, Prince Consort, relating to the Army
1 - Correspondence of Albert, Prince Consort, relating to the Army
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/E/35/2
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from Sir Robert Peel to Queen Victoria
Date
28 November 1842
Writer
Peel, Robert, Sir, 2nd Baronet
Addressee
Victoria, Queen
Description
Sir Robert Peel writes about the considerations for distinctions for military and naval services in China and Afghanistan. He includes reference to Sir Henry Pottinger, Sir Hugh Gough, Sir William Parker, General Pollock, General Nott and General Sale. He also mentions Lord Ellenborough ordering medals for services in Afghanistan and refers to medals for the Indian Army.
Place Of Writing
Whitehall
Language
English
Extent
1 document (8 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes
These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URL
https://albert.rct.uk
Level
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