Letter from James Stanhope [to George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax]

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/81.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 27 Septeber 1694
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

The author writes concerning his patronage; civility from Lord Portland and Mr Blathwaite; Fort Picard and Fort Rouge, including the Castle of Huy taken by storm and Duke of Holstein's hope to master the castle; the King leaving the camp in three days. Written from his majesty's camp at Rousselar. Signed 'James Stanhope'.

Administrative / Biographical History

Stanhope, James 1673 - 1721 [1st Earl Stanhope]