SCC writes to Gladstone regarding his cabinet position. He writes that he has spoken to Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl Granville but he remains in the same position regarding his prospects. He writes that he does not wish to make a decision in a hurry nor embarrass the government so will discuss the matter with his father. The letter was written at Walmer Castle, Deal, date stamped, 18 Aug.
Draft Letter from Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington to William Ewart Gladstone
This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Reference
- GB 2495 CS8/543
- Former Reference
- GB 2495 CS2/340/543, CS8/340/543
- Dates of Creation
- 18 August 1873
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 2 sheets
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged in accordance with ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, Second Edition, Ottawa 2000 and The Devonshire Collection Cataloguing Guidelines.
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