Letter from Henry Fox to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns political intrigues over the future of the Government: the Chancellor's wish to persuade Pitt into leadership with the Duke of Newcastle; Pitt's meeting with Lady Yarmouth; the possible removal of the Duke of Newcastle from Cabinet and the repercussions for other resignations; his wish to be the first to see the 4th Duke, before the Duke of Newcastle or the King. Unsigned.

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