Letter from John Elphinston [to Brabazon Ponsonby, 1st Earl of Bessborough]

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/959
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/565.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 6 June 1758
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns an account of the disembarkation of the fleet near St Malo with mention of the actions of Captain Richard Howe on board the Success and Lord Frederick and all the men escaping the ship that sunk on a rock. Written from Salamander fire ship in Cancal Bay. Signed: "Jn Elphinston".

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.

Personal Names

Elphinston, John