Letter from Samuel Foote to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/1111
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/589.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 December 1758
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Request for the 4th Duke's support for his play, The Author, which had been withdrawn after objections that one character bears resemblance to a real person. Signed: "Saml Foote".

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.