Concerns a detailed description of a battle [of Hastenbeck] in which they were defeated that has left the Duke of Cumberland in a poor mental state; his pride in the behaviour of their troops; retreating to Nienbourg. Written from Lunen, between Hamelen and Minden. Signed: "F Cavendish".
Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/785
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/397.36
- Dates of Creation
- 28 July 1757
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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