Letter from Henry Fox to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Concerns war intelligence and political intrigues: an account of the King of Prussia's victory in Bohemia and Mr Brown; Lady Shelbourne; a union in the Royal family; the mastership of the Horse; Lord Digby and Lord Rockingham; his intention to resign as Secretary of State in the House of Commons; a treaty with Pitt; his inability to carry out the King's affairs alongside the Duke of Newcastle. Written from Holland House. Signed: "H Fox". Addressed to the Duke of Devonshire.

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