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

Scope and Content

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".

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