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".
Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/1027
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/397.57
- Dates of Creation
- 19 August 1758
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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