Letter from William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire to Welbore Ellis

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/205
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/260.211
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 April 1756
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns: his reasoning for manipulating the governance of Ireland in the way he did (concerning the Speaker and Primate primarily); the strength of his administration; his return to England; the Privy Council. Written from Bishopscourt. Signed: "Devonshire".

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