Letter from Henry Seymour-Conway to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns Irish financial and military affairs: turning Papists out of the army "and they will do tolerably well in America"; replacing the regiment going to America; letter from Mr Eyre regarding the slow work on the fortifications; bond debts to be called in; Sir Harry implicated in the [trafficking of money?]; Captain Cosby and Lord Edmonstone recommendations; attending the races with the 4th Duke. Written from Wentworth Castle. Signed: "H. S. Conway".

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.