G. Couper, Ingestre House, to Sir Martin Archer Shee | Archives | RA Collection

Archive context

Royal Academy of Arts Archive
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  1. Records of the Secretary
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Reference code

RAA/SEC/2/134/3

Title

G. Couper, Ingestre House, to Sir Martin Archer Shee

Date

08 Jul 1840

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1p.

Previous reference codes

R 26, 1187

Historical Background

There had been an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on Constitution Hill on 10 June 1840, as they travelled to visit the Duchess of Kent in Belgrave Square.

Content Description

Letter on behalf of the Duchess of Kent, thanking the President and members of the RA for their congratulatory address following the late providential escape of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.