Letter from Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland to William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/332.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 3rd December 1745
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet Includes wax seal.

Scope and Content

The author writes concerning his troops having to retire back to Stafford after the rebels countermarch to Leake. He requests that sould they come to Chatsworth there be meat and bread for the soldiers. Written from Stone. Signed "William". Addressed to the Duke of Devonshire.

Administrative / Biographical History

Cumberland, William Augustus, Duke of 1721 - 1765