Letter from Thomas Buckston to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/912
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/553.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 12 March 1758
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns a description of naval engagements in the Mediterranean with the French; ships involved including the Jersey, the Swifthure, the Hampton Court, the Fowdreong, the Monmouth, the Revenge and the Berwick; deaths and injuries; his promise to send the 4th Duke anything he requests: having a chest of Florence wine he intends to send. Written from "On board the Jersey at Sea off Carthagean". Signed: "Thos Buckston".

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