Letter from Lord George Augustus Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

Scope and Content

Recruitment for soldiers in Derbyshire and the financial offer to be comparable to that in neigbouring counties; instruments sent for by the 4th Duke; Mr Crompton and Jack Gisborne; the assizes at Derby; Mr Barker; a letter from Woodyeare recommending a portrait painter for the 4th Duke's protection who "Old Horace" was fond of; a book published entitled "maxims, characters and reflections critical satirical and moral"; the turnpike bill; family news. Written from Devonshire House. Signed "George Cavendish".

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