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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...

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CS1/163/83
Title
Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington
Date
8 September 1755
Description

Concerns: news of differences of opinion between Sir Thomas and Lord Hartington; advice to ensure he has signed powers from the Secretary of State showing he can command a paquet boat to sail suddenly, in case the Post Master General does not appreciate that he holds these powers and tries to refuse; his feeling that no time is to be lost in finishing the agreement given the nature of the sp[eaker]; a matter concerning restoring him [the Speaker?] to a share in the government. Written from Chatsworth. Signed 'Devonshire'.

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Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
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1 sheet
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Cavendish, William 1698 - 1755 [3rd Duke of Devonshire]

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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington