Record

Ref NoRC/H/1/D/421
Title25 Jan 1863 Gen. Grey to Edgar Bowring
DescriptionLetter concerning the possibility of selling the 1862 Exhibition building to the Government. Touches on the difficulty under the charter of financing the Horticultural Gardens or the statue of Prince Albert. Suggests that the building should be sold at the market rate and the proceeds should be used for scholarships which had been an idea of Prince Albert.
Date25th January 1863
FormatManuscript
CategoryLetters

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CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/45Bowring; Edgar Alfred (1826-1911); Commission Secretary1826-1911
DS/UK/46Grey; Charles; General; Private Secretary to Prince Albert
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