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".
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
Acquisition Information
There is a transcript of this letter available.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.