Letter from Admiral Thomas Smith to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/557
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/502.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 20 March 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns his reply to the King that he is unable to accept nomination as MP for Rochester "as I have not the fortune which the law declares necessary& ". Written from Union in the Downes. Signed: 'Thomas Smith'.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.

Related Material

See CS4/559 for Prince William's letter on the subject of Smith as a candidate.