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(a) German States (except Prussia). (b) Germanic Confederation. (c) Switzerland....
Catalogue reference: PRO 30/22/107
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This record is about the (a) German States (except Prussia). (b) Germanic Confederation. (c) Switzerland.... dating from (a) 1859 Aug. - 1865 July (b) 1859 Nov. - 1864 Oct. (c) 1860 Mar. - 1863 May in the series Lord John Russell: Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- PRO 30/22/107
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Date (When the record was created)
- (a) 1859 Aug. - 1865 July (b) 1859 Nov. - 1864 Oct. (c) 1860 Mar. - 1863 May
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Description (What the record is about)
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(a) German States (except Prussia). (b) Germanic Confederation. (c) Switzerland. Private correspondence (drafts). Lord John (from 1861 earl) Russell, foreign secretary, to envoys in Germany; to German envoys in London; to Capt. Hon. E.A.J. Harris, envoy, Berne
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Letters are from Foreign Office or Lord Russell's private residence, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park unless otherwise stated. 1 vol.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Not Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3664426/
Series information
PRO 30/22
Lord John Russell: Papers
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