Letter from Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns long and detailed accounts of discussions about the peace proposals that occured in two meetings of the King's council in the 4th Duke's absence, to settle the terms and conditions of a peace agreement with France; his dissatisfaction with the tone of the final letter to France; the result of losing the peace; his use of Mr Hundis as an amanuensis for this letter. Written from Claremont. Signed: "Holles Newcastle".

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