Concerns the landing of 1,400 troops on Martinique and his prediction of "the conquest of the Island" and his belief that there are only 600 regular troops and the militia; Walsingham having all the details of the expedition. Written from Cas Navire Bay, Martinique. Signed: "G B Rodney".
Letter from George Rodney to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/1334
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/639.0
- Dates of Creation
- 21 January 1761
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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