Letter from William Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns Naval and political developments: Sir Edward Hawke's report from Brest; Byng sailing to the Mediterranean; rioters from Newgate [prison] mentioned by the 4th Duke to be put on ships going to the West Indies if they are able-bodied; Parliamentay bills; Dick losing his money; his wishes to Lord Frederick. Written from London. Signed: "Duncannon".

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