Concerns a report of assemblies of 300-400 local men, concerned that they will be forced by lot to enlist in the army and then sent abroad to fight, as some who enlisted last year were so "tricked". Written from Bakewell. Signed: "Alexr Barker".
Letter from Alexander Barker to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/809
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/327.3
- Dates of Creation
- n.d. [17 August 1757]
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
Scope and Content
Acquisition Information
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