Letter from Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

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Concerns comments on military affairs: Admiral Rodney and Lord Albemarle in the Carribean Islands - mention of 1500 men including black soldiers; Spain complying; precariousness of a peace deal and other diplomatic affairs; Russia and Prussia; Lord Legonier. Written from Claremont. Signed: "Holles Newcastle".

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