The author writes concerning political affairs, specifically "Irish dispatches" relating to the 3rd Duke's role as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Topics include: the military in Ireland and new arms and embarkation of troops; news from the Lord Justices; his absence from business; Mr Potter's instructions from the 3rd Duke; communications with Sir Robert Walpole; a ship at Chester for carrying over the 3rd Duke's servants; Lord Wyndham's replacement (CS1/264/4); an embargo taken off; protection from press; Commission for Ensign Innis; Col. Sinclair's petition.
Letters from [Thomas] Townshend to William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire
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- ReferenceGB 2495 CS1/264
- Dates of Creation6 July- 7 August 1739
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