| RefNo | KMAN1/A/21B/6/10 |
| AltRefNo | M21B/6/10 |
| Title | Letter to the Duke of Manchester from the Duchess of Manchester, Paris |
| Description | Political discussion; Mr Pitt, Mr Fox, the King, and a possible coalition. News of a Russian treaty with Turkey. It is said that De Markhoff has been sent by the Russian Empress to Italy to prevent the King of Sweden forming closer ties with the English court. They have received a picture of the King , the usual gift to outgoing ambassadors. Attendance of Lady Caroline at several balls in Paris. Scandal of the Comtesse d'Artois. Arrangements for the new Ambassador, the Duke of Dorset. If "your friends" are again in power she suggests the Duke resume his role on the Chamberlain's staff. |
| Date | 5 Feb 1784 |
| CreatorName | The Montagu family of Kimbolton Castle: estate and family papers |
| Repository | Huntingdonshire Archives |
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Persons
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| P/0092 | Montagu (nee Dashwood); Elizabeth (c.1740-1832); Duchess of Manchester (1762-1788); of Kimbolton Castle | c.1740-1832 |
| P/0074 | Montagu; Sir; George (1737-1788); 4th Duke of Manchester (1762-1788); of Kimbolton Castle | 1737-1788 |