Letter from Queen Victoria to Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS8/2509.A
  • Dates of Creation
    • 23 February 1893
  • Physical Description
    • 1 Sheet

Scope and Content

The Queen writes enclosing a letter from Mr W Gladstone and further writes concerning Lord Salisbury and criticises the party as being "far too confident and have not attended as they should" and warns that "larger divisions ought never to have taken place". She finally writes that she trusts that SCC will keep her informed of proceedings. Sent from: Windsor Castle. Letter is marked "Confidential".