Letter from Arthur Rochfort to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/263
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/452.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 July 1756
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Refers to a quarrel with Lord Belfield [his brother, over his affair with Lord Belfield's wife Mary] and to Rochfort's unhappy situation and his gratitude to the 4th Duke for offering his own property to Rochfort and his family. Written from Parton Street, London. Signed: "Ar Rochfort".

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