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ALEXANDER III, EMPEROR OF RUSSIA (1845-94)

Letter to Queen Victoria

20 Mar/1 Apr 1881

RCIN 5100076

Alexander III wrote to Queen Victoria following the assassination of his father Alexander II and his accession to the throne. In this letter, he thanked the Queen for his appointment to the Order of the Garter and hoped for continued good relations between Britain and Russia.

RA VIC/MAIN/Z/106/4

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