Question

To His Royal Highness Prince Albert

This simple narrative is an honest attempt to enlist the sympathies
both of England & America in the sufferings of an oppressed race,
to whom in less enlightened days both England & America were
unjust.
The wrong on England's part has been atoned in a manner worthy
of herself, nor in all her strength & glory, is there any thing that
adds such luster to her name as the position she holds in relation
to human freedom (may America yet emulate her example!)?
The appeal is in greater part as it should be to the writer's own
country, but when fugitives by thousands are crowding British
shores she would enlist for them the sympathy of British hearts.
The author is encouraged by the thought that beneath the royal
insignia of England throbs that woman's & mother's heart. May
she ask that He who is nearest to her would present to her notice
this simple story. Should it win from her compassionate nature,
pitying thoughts for those multitudes of poor outcasts who have
fled for shelter to the shadow of her throne...
1.) What kind of source is this? How do you know?

Answer 1

This appears to be a letter or a written appeal addressed to Prince Albert, possibly by an author or a writer who is seeking sympathy and support for an oppressed race. It is likely a primary source as it is written in first-person and reflects the personal views and opinions of the author.