Letter [from Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle] to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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Concerns an argument between government ministers about the Duke of Newcastle and his sympathisers. "The substance of last night's conversation was, great violence, and vehemence against one person, who ought not to be permitted to remain where he was". A note at foot of page reads: "Burn this paper". Written from Windsor. Unsigned.

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