In these letters Lord Bessborough writes to his son, the 3rd Duke and Lord Hartington.
He writes to his son concerning his recommendations for a prime sergeant.
He writes to the 3rd Duke concerning his gratitude for the 3rd Duke's patronage of him and expressing his interest. He also writes, ten years later, concerning a joint letter he and the Primate of Ireland wrote to the 3rd Duke which caused the Duke offence concerning the administration of Ireland.
To Lord Hartington he writes concerning his congratulations on Lord Hartington's appointment as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.