Concerns: the Lieutenancy [of Lancashire] on understanding it does not vacate a seat in Parliament; his low opinion of the ministers in the Administration and the King's "Christian" character in his forgiveness of them; his Tartar colt at York which he wishes to decide about using for racing or hunting. Written from Preston. Signed: "Smith Strange".
Letter from James Smith-Stanley, Lord Strange to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/755
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/528.0
- Dates of Creation
- 1 July 1757
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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