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

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

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Concerns details of capture of Cherbourg and their departure and his wish to hear from somebody about a groom and his grey mare being sent up by John or George [his brothers]; witnessing a French frigate being chased by a British one and attacked. Written from "Aboard Richard and Ann transport. Portland road". Signed: "F.C".

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