Item ff.16r-16v - Letter from Lord Adolphus FitzClarence to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer

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Reference code

MCOL/Van de Weyer Albums/Album 1/ff.16r-16v

Title

Letter from Lord Adolphus FitzClarence to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer

Date(s)

  • 21 March 1842 (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 leaf of paper, folded, 1 p.

Context area

Name of creator

(19 January 1802 – 23 May 1874)

Biographical history

Van de Weyer served as Belgium’s Prime minister from July 1845 to March 1846. However, he lived for the majority of his life in London (17 Fitzroy Square, 50 Portland Place) and Windsor (New Lodge), and held the office of Belgian Minister at the Court ... »

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Scope and content

Autograph letter addressed from "St. James’ Palace", to Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer, presenting his compliments.

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

18.1 cm x 11.3 cm

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