Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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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".

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