Letter from James Smith-Stanley, Lord Strange to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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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".

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