Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/681
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/397.27
  • Dates of Creation
    • 31 May 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 2 sheets

Scope and Content

Concerns: the Duke of Cumberland's bad mood towards Lord Frederick and the 4th Duke owing to a misunderstanding about the Vote of Credit being limited; an update on the strength of the French and British armies; a situation with some Hussars; the armed peasants being angered by a French soldier killing a civilian woman; a message from D'Estrees to the Duke; Lady Kildare's visit and his compliments to her and the news she has parted company with Mrs Maguire. Written from Bieleveld. Signed: "F Cavendish".

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