Letter from Frances Lumley-Saunderson (née Hamilton), Countess of Scarborough to Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Scope and Content

The author writes concerning the Irish peerage promised for her son[in-law], Ludlow, and her wish that it should be requested from the King soon, as her son has refused his candidacy for the general elections on account of it. Written from Medghan. Signed "F Scarborough".

Administrative / Biographical History

Hamilton, Frances d.1772 [2nd daughter of 1st Earl of Orkney; m.(1724) 3rd Earl of Scarborough]