Letter from Sir Robert Wilmot to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns: the arrival of the fleet at the "Isle of Rhee" [Île de Ré]; the dip in stocks; the King's mood; Dr Craddock; the Duke [of Cumberland] retiring; ensign recommendations from Sir Henry Cavendish; a letter he received on the state of Irish politics . Written from St James's Street. Signed: "Robt Wilmot".

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