Letter from the Commissioners for Prisoners to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/658
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/520.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 18 May 1757
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns their request to use the King's House at Winchester to accommodate between 1,500 and 3,000 prisoners of war. Written from Admiralty Office. Signed by Lords Winchilsea and Careysfort, and by S Mostyn.

Conditions Governing Use

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