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

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/797.1
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 August 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns: the 4th Duke's concerns over military news from Germany; the King bearing the Duke of Cumberland's retiring heroically; the political situation at home and the ministry getting along but not doing enough to carry out the King's service; his hope that the defeat was not as bad as they first assumed. Signed: "D".

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