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".
Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/1156
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/397.77
- Dates of Creation
- 17 August 1759
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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