Concerns Admiral Byng being met by one of the British ships and heading to relieve the port of Mahon; sickness of Hawkes's ships and Mr Boscawen to relieve him with his ships; French transport ships sent to Plymouth with troops on board going to Cape Breton; Sir William Rowley's sonin the marines who he wishes to be in the land service; his enclosed letter from Colonel Arabin. Written from London. Signed: "Du".
Letter from William Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/211
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/294.48
- Dates of Creation
- 20 April 1756
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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