Letters from Philip Yorke, Earl of Hardwicke 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 CS1/253
  • Dates of Creation
    • 25 November 1738- 17 March 1754

Scope and Content

In these letters Philip Yorke writes to the 3rd Duke of Devonshire and Lord Hartington in a professional capacity as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He writes concerning: Lord Santry and the entitlement of a trial by peers; the Great Seal of Ireland; appointment of Mr Jocelyn; a complication around the 3rd Duke's application on behalf of Mr Seale for the living of Newington; a misunderstanding with Mr Mountney; post vacancies in Ireland and his recommendations; Lord Hartington's recommendation of Mr Benjamin Blythe; the position of Secretary of State.

Administrative / Biographical History

Yorke, Philip 1690 - 1764 [cr.(1733) Baron and (1754) Earl of Hardwicke; (1737) Lord Chancellor]