Letter from Ann Newport [Lady Torrington] to Rachel, Lady Cavendish

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/54.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 23 October 1688
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

The author writes of the many Irish arriving and describes the summons of the Lord of the Council to the King and the Ladies to the Queen and the discourse that occured. She briefy mentions that Mr Roben is in town and that the Dutch are expected every day. Written [from London]. Signed 'Ann Newport'. Address to Lady Cavendish at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire.