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

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/773
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/397.35
  • Dates of Creation
    • 14 July 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 2 sheets

Scope and Content

Concerns the military situation in Germany: Monsier D'Estrees; bridges of the Weser; encampments; Prince Eisenberg with four battalions to support Minden; Prussian camps; French firing at patroles near the river; protecting hills of Gottingen; the men behaving well; the French advancing despite seeming to be starving previously; discipline being an issue on the march but not courage; the mood of the Duke of Cumberland. Written from Headquarters at Offerton near Hamelen. Signed: "F Cavendish".

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