Letters from Jane Hyde (née Leveson-Gower), Countess of Clarendon to Rachel Cavendish (née Russell), Duchess of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/82
  • Dates of Creation
    • 20 September - 27 October 1694
  • Physical Description
    • 2 items

Scope and Content

The author writes concerning: Lady Hartington's news from Bath; her friendship with the Duchess of Richmond; Lady Hariott Butler's smallpox; the night of the fair with Lord Ranalagh; Mr Durfi and Mr Congrave in town; wishes to Lady Drumlanrig; her distress at having to wait for Lady Hartington's arrival in town; Betty Crummell's intention to perform for Lady Hartington if she can "get a man".

Administrative / Biographical History

Leveson-Gower, Jane 1670 - 1725 [Lady Hyde; Countess of Clarendon]