Reference Number705:73 BA14450/337/1 (1-4)
Hierarchy Browser Number350/8/10/2/1
TitleLetters from Holles Newcastle [Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (1693-1768)]
DescriptionLetters sent from Newcastle House [Lincoln's Inn Fields, London]. Item 705:73 BA14450/337/1 (1) talks of the death of Lord Coventry [William, 5th Earl] and of the King [George II] agreeing to his Lordship [George William, 6th Earl of Coventry] becoming Lord Lieutenant and Custos Rot[ulorum] for the county of Worcestershire. Item 705:73 BA14450/337/1 (2) talks of Lord Coventry and the Earl of Hyndford being appointed Lords of the Bedchamber. Item 705:73 BA14450/337/1 (3) talks of successes in Quebec which 'make us masters of all America'. Item 705:73 BA14450/337/1 (4) requests that Lord Coventry as a 'Lord of consequence and property and one in the king's service', moves the address of condolence in the House of Lords the following day.
Date19 Mar 1750-16 Jan 1758
Physical DescriptionItem 705:73 BA14450/337/1 (2) is fragile and torn, requires conservation.
CategoryCorrespondence
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