Concerns and account of everything that has passed since the 4th Duke went into the country, including his comments on military, diplomatic and political affairs: victory over French; Prince Ferdinand; breakdown of peace negotiations; Bishop of Norwich and other recent bishopric appointments; Count Viry; his suspicion that Lord Bute wants to take his post of Newcastle resigns; the party pushing him out. Marked "Most secret". Written from Newcastle House. Signed: "Holles Newcastle".
Letter from Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS4/1468
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS1/182.184
- Dates of Creation
- 5 August 1761
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 7 sheets
Scope and Content
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.