Letter from Alexander Barker to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/938
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/327.6
  • Dates of Creation
    • 6 May 1758
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns Paine's arrival and orders for deeper foundations for the "lower side of the new Stables"; building work at Chatsworth; the fine condition of the 4th Duke's horse Wicket and John Sadler wishing to "physic" it; the death of John Twigg of Bonsal. Written from Chatsworth. Signed: "Alexn Barker".

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Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.

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