Letter from John Ponsonby to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

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Concerns: letter to Lord Belfield; his father [Lord Bessborough]'s movements and visiting him with Lord Frederick [Cavendish]; elections at Tathcormock; avoiding making an interest known for candidates in elections; Cavan election; his hopes that the 4th Duke will return to Ireland to keep order. Written from Bishop[scour]t. Signed: "John Ponsonby".

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