Concerns military developments: "The French destroy the country everywhere burn villages and corn on the ground, they are much frightened at Hanover"; there being nothing the Duke [of Cumberland] could have done against the French; not knowing the next moves of the French. Written from Lockum, between Minden and Nuiboar. Signed: "F Cavendish".
Letter from Lord Frederick Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/790
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/397.38
- Dates of Creation
- 31 July-2 August 1757
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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