Correspondence of Stanhope family members

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/19
  • Dates of Creation
    • 7 June 1673 - 28 April [1721]
  • Physical Description
    • 3 items

Scope and Content

These three letters are from Philip Stanhope, and his daughter Catherine Stanhope Clark, to various recipients including William Russell (2nd husband of Rachel, Lady Russell). They mainly deal with the topic of weddings of family members, legal matters (in brief) and hospitality.

Custodial History

It is not clear why or how these letters are connected to the Cavendish family - possibly through Lady Russell's ancestors.