Letters from John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford 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 CS1/286
  • Dates of Creation
    • 25 April 1741- 23 November 1754

Scope and Content

The author writes to the 3rd Duke concerning Mr Meril wishing to receive a pardon from the crown for all offences commited by him.

He writes to the Marquess of Hartington concerning requesting his support for Lord Tane against the petition in the House of Commons from Mr Dod concerning the Borough of Reading.