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 a detailed report of the conversation with Duke of Cumberland and Pitt; comments on political affairs; Lord Sandwich; Lord Powis's intention not to resign; new Cabinet posts accepted; dinner invitations for the 4th Duke; . Marked "Very Secret to yourself only". Written from Claremont. Signed: "Holles Newcastle".

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