Copy letter from William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire to Lord Strange

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/741
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/260.237
  • Dates of Creation
    • 23 June 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 letter

Scope and Content

Concerns the suggestion the Lord Strange should succeed Lord Derby as Lieutenant [of Lancashire] but does not thereby vacate his seat in Parliament and the new Administration. Original written from Devonshire House and signed "Devonshire". [Copy in Sir Robert Wilmot's hand.]

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