Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

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Concerns Lord George Sackville's conduct at Battle of Minden and his nickname "Lord George Byng" [referencing Admiral John Byng's conduct at Minorca]; raising new regiments and Lord Ligonier's comment to Lord Albemarle that noblemen are more interested in horse races than raising regiments. Written from Kensington. Signed: "F. C".

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