Copy letter from William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire to Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/640
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/260.223
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 May 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns: discussions about composition of the Government Administration; the ongoing enquiry; Conway's defence in the House of the 4th Duke and the Duke of Cumberland; Mr Fox's willingness to serve the King; Charles Townshend's resignation; Pitt's role in the Administration; the King's objection to Lord Temple and to some degree Pitt; the role of the Duke of Newcastle; his intention to keep the King out of the hands of Leicester House. Unsigned.

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