Letter from Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Baron to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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Concerns five seats he believe to be under his recommendation, and complaining that Duke of Newcastle had broken his promise over an official appointment in Fowey: "This Your Grace knows will never do; for these little favours are the Water that must make the Mill of Borough Interest go". Written from Isle of Wight. Signed: "Edgcumbe".

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