Fragment of a letter from [Mr Stanhope to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire]

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/240
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/446.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • May 1756
  • Physical Description
    • 2 sheets

Scope and Content

Concerns: the need for a larger number of standing forces in times of peace; the advantage of a militia and the disadvantage of subsidy treaties; the likely objection to a militia in parliament especially if raised by the opposition; the need to make amendments to the Bill in order to get it passed.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.