Lady Lucy writes to SCC regarding the trial for the Phoenix Park Murders, [where her brother, Lord Frederick Cavendish was assassinated]. She writes that her husband's death is like an open wound but she takes comfort that he died a noble death whilst protecting Thomas Henry Burke. She writes in support of SCC who she writes has received criticism after giving a speech mentioning his brother which has been described as being in "vengeful spirit." Sent from: Holker, date stamped, 19 Feb.
Letter from Lady Lucy Cavendish (née Lyttelton) to Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/1330
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/1330, CS8/340/1330
- Dates of Creation
- 19 February 1883
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 1 sheet
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