Letter from Alexander Barker to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/810
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/327.4
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 August 1757
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns a further report of disturbances in Bakewell and at Chatsworth, where local miners who were gathered to protest against being tricked into enlisting for a foreign war were dispersed after being given beer. Written from Chatsworth. Signed: "Alexr Barker".

Acquisition Information

There is a transcript of this letter available.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.

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