Letter from [Richard] Boyle to Dorothy Boyle (née Savile) Countess of Burlington

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/567
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/501.2
  • Dates of Creation
    • 28 March 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns his plan to sail to Hamburg the next day and his hope for promotion to command the Lizard and his wish for her to recommend him. Written from the Badger sloop, in Hull. Signed: "R Boyle".

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