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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
3 - Correspondence of Albert, Prince Consort, relating to the Army
Collection
Victorian Papers, Main Series
Reference
VIC/MAIN/E/37/15
Record Type
Correspondence
Title
Letter from General Wetherall to General Grey
Date
16 - 21 November 1855
Writer
Wetherall, [George], General
Addressee
Grey, Charles, General
Description
General Wetherall on the submission of pattern helmets to replace shakos for the Light Cavalry. He refers to the modification of shakos and busbies for the Hussars, and the comparative cost of felt, leather and brass helmets. Also included is a note of reply dated 21 November 1855 and an enclosed circular order regarding rifle instruction.
Language
English
Extent
1 document (10 pages)
Physical Description
Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions
Available in surrogate form only
Related Material
For circular order, see VIC/MAIN/E/37/16
Digitisation Notes
These papers are available online within "Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy"
URL
https://albert.rct.uk
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