Letter from William Trumbull to [Henry] Savile

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/38.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18 December 1685
  • Physical Description
    • 2 sheets

Scope and Content

The letter is concerning an account of his audience with the King to present Madame de Gouvernet's request for a passport to be granted for the Lady Eland and her family to remain living in France by the King [of France]. William Trumbull also describes the violence in France. He also mentions: Marshall de Schonberg; Monsieur le Coque; Monsieur Barillous Courier and best wishes to Lord Halifax. Written from Paris.