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

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Concerns military situation in Germany: "he [Prince Ferdinand] had done everything in his power, but that to attack Soubise in his present situation would be throwing away men's lives without any prospect of success and therefore he desisted for the present". Written from Hemeren Camp. Signed: "F Cavendish".

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