Letter from John Boyle, 5th Earl of Orrery and Cork to Dorothy Boyle (née Savile) Countess of Burlington and William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/310
  • Dates of Creation
    • 8 August 1744- 26 September 1744
  • Physical Description
    • 2 items

Scope and Content

The author writes to Lady Burlington concerning his thanks for her melancholy present [possibly the print of Lady Dorothy Boyle produced from a painting done by Lady Burlington after her daughter's death ] and their sorrow and affectionate regards for her and wishes for Lady Charlotte's happiness.

He writes to Lord Hartington concerning the office of High Treasurer which he states is not hereditarily annexed to the Earldom of Cork and congratulating Lord Hartington on his post as Lord High Treasurer of Ireland.