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".
Letter from Lord George Augustus Cavendish to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/172
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/431.8
- Dates of Creation
- 1 April 1756
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 letter
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