Letters from Godfrey Heathcote to William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire and William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/388
  • Dates of Creation
    • 12 June 1754- 29 March 1755

Scope and Content

The author writes to the 3rd Duke concerning the ore from his mine and to Lord Hartington concerning his recommendation of Richard Milward to the role of officer in the Board of Excise and the Duke's estate in Kighley and the Peak where he expects the tenants to be more prompt with their payments.

Administrative / Biographical History

Heathcote, Godfrey - agent/ bailiff to the 3rd Duke of Devonshire.