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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Winster and the Duke of Rutland's steward's account that the barmaster had tithed it; dinner with Mr Vernon, a son of the Lord Chief Justice Leigh and Mr Boothby before he returned to Derby for the musting; Mr Vernon and Lord Gower still making amend…
- Held by
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 11 September 1750
- Reference
- CS1/163/40
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: a recommendation of Dr Stewart for a vacancy that may come up for Irish clergy; a recommendation for Mr Caz via Lord Ravensworth who wishes to be a lieutenant; a recommendation for Dr Phillips who also wishes to be considered for the long
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 22 September 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/87
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
detained; expecting the response not to be as Lord Hartington hopes; advice to Lord Hartington that as his task in Ireland was a difficult one and his reputation is at stake he should preserve his character so that nothing affects him; his belief tha…
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 5 June 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/58
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: hot weather; the question of whether to put Mr Plummer as trustee in the act of parliament or whether this would not suit him; asking the Duke of Rutland to be trustee in the chief trust; a letter shown to him by Lord Duncannon at White's
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 10 August 1747
- Reference
- CS1/163/18
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Will of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire
There is an addendum added on 26 September 1748 concerning his daughter Rachel's portion to be revoked because she has received her advance on her marriage to Mr Walpole. Signed 'Devonshire'.
- Held by
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 4 September 1745 - 26 September 1748
- Reference
- CS1/163/96
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: details surrounding the jointure for Charlotte Boyle and Sir William Abdy's remarks about the settlement; the Duke being satisfied with whatever Lord Hartington and Mr Perkins come up with concerning the marriage settlement. Unsigned.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- [December] 1746
- Reference
- CS1/163/13
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
in order to gather support and votes; Sir Harvey Harpur being very ill; requesting Lord Hartington to contact Mr Pelham and also see Jack Simpson; that there will be a poll and Mr W.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 17 June 1747
- Reference
- CS1/163/17
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: events that passed at Powis House; the 3rd Duke's opinion that the judgement made at Hanover about the disputed point must have been formed upon what appeared to be the state of affairs in Ireland according Mr Malone and the speaker's acco…
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 2 July 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/64
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Copy letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to Mr Conway
The Duke of Devonshire writes concerning Conway's request to keep quiet about the Irish disputes and Lord Hartington's letters to Mr Fox.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 17 July 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/69
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: Lord Hartington's loss of his [cook] and Lord Hartington s deputation from the London Infirmary; his intention to write to Mr Snow regarding his subscription; Mr Heathcote being due to see Wilmot; Portaway partners spreading
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 8 September 1750
- Reference
- CS1/163/39
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
and Castleton; Mr Thornhill's adjourning of the debate in the sessions house; his not objecting to Lord Hartington's request about Hampton Court; an update on the pleasantness of country life.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 8 July 1748
- Reference
- CS1/163/21
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: a political matter concerning Mr Fox, the 'Fish', Lord Bessborough and Lord Anson. Written from Chatsworth. Signed 'Devonshire'.
- Held by
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 13 September 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/84
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Sack told Sir R; Dr Harding and Mr Spencer expected by dinner time; a great flood at Chatsworth and Chesterfield. Written from Chatsworth. Signed 'Devonshire'.
- Held by
- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 19 September 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/86
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: Harry Gladwin being sent compliments with half a buck on his recent marriage; a visit from Mr Anson and Captain Bret; hay spoiled by heavy rain shower but still the best crop for a great while .
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 14 July 1751
- Reference
- CS1/163/37
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to The Viscount Jocelyn,Lord...
Concerns: Lord Duncannon to be given an account of Mr York's promotion; three vacancies of Wyndham, Reynolds and Wainwright; other vacancies and posts and people to consider for the roles with the Lord Chancellor. Signed 'Devonshire'.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 12 February 1743
- Reference
- CS1/163/3
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
s good opinion of Gisborne; relaying Quinn's good fortune in his new commission to Lord Grafton; meeting Lord Albemarle; a possible visit from Mr Fox; showing Lord Hartington's letters to the 3rd Duke's brother. Written from London.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 24 June 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/62
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Copy letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to Mr Legge
descent into Ireland. his concern that the protestants are outnumbered against the papists and do not have arms; his intention for Marscille to see what needs to be done in Galway; having no power to detain suspicious people; a copy of a letter from …
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 24 March 1739 [1740]
- Reference
- CS1/163/2
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
Concerns: Lord Hartington's mother refusing to come up [to visit the Burlingtons]; news that 'Pup' [possibly his 3rd daughter Lady Rachel] is to come up; a request for Lord Hartington to write to him by a set time and consult Mr Pelham about how best…
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 4 January 1746
- Reference
- CS1/163/10
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
behaviour of some people when Lord Hartington was appointed to the Lieutenancy; his opinion that Irish matters should be left to the Lieutenancy and do not require consultation by the King of other ministers; the need for Lord Hartington to talk to M…
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 15 June 1755
- Reference
- CS1/163/60
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Letter from William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire to William Cavendish, Marquess...
a hunting and shooting party at Chatsworth including Mr Bagshaw with a list of what they shot; his wishes to all at Chiswick; a vacancy in the K[ing]'s kitchen.
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- Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth
- Date
- 29 August 1747
- Reference
- CS1/163/19