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 CS4/826
  • Dates of Creation
    • 11 September 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns: his isolation from political news at Chatsworth; Pitt gaining ground with the King despite their distrust of each other; the destination of the proposed expedition [to France] and his disapproval of the idea due to the delay it provides the French to ready themselves. Written from Chatsworth. Signed: "Devonshire".

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