Copy letter from William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire to Prince William, Duke of Cumberland

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/798
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/260.244
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 August 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns military and political affairs: the Duke of Cumberland's retreat; the King's pleasure at his leadership and the troops' bravery; the likelihood of another battle with the French; the King's displeasure at his ministers especially Pitt; a naval expedition which involves sending the majority of the naval strength; the bad state of the war which means it cannot be continued nor peace be made. Original written from London. Signed: "D".

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.

Related Material

This is a copy of the original catalogued CS4/798.1.