William informs Lauderdale that his man Lanse Errington should have chosen the horses he had requested but he broke his neck hawking. Dr Gray had therefore chosen three horses and they should now be in the protection of his Lordship's brother. He believes Lauderdale to be a true friend and kindred spirit. He comments that his misfortunes have shown some friends are only so in times of prosperity not misery. He laments that Lady Devonshire [Christian Cavendish] refused to give him any money and he already owes an acquiantance Frederick Cornwallis £1000. He comments that there is no possible worse time for the kingdom than currently. The King and Queen's conditions are woeful. He comments that the French crown is lost and as poor as Spain. Written from Antwerp. Dated 30 Oct 1649.
Letter from William Cavendish, Marquess of Newcastle to John Maitland, 2nd Earl of Lauderdale
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- GB 2495 CS1/7.0
- Dates of Creation
- 30 October 1649
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- 1 sheet
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Administrative / Biographical History
Cavendish, William 1592 - 1676 [1st Duke of Newcastle]
English polymath: poet, equestrian, playwright, swordsman, politician, architect, diplomat and soldier. Married Margaret Lucas in 1644.
DNB: ix.364