Record

Document Reference	Pl C 52/38
Title	Draft letter from [W.H.C. Bentinck] 3rd Duke of Portland, Whitehall, London to [G. Finch] 9th Earl of Winchilsea; 15 May 1801
Date	15 May 1801
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	Explains that he had delayed in answering Winchilsea's letter as he wished first to consult with the Duke of York; refers to the case of Major Burton of the Rutland Militia and his possible resignation; mentions how happy he is to be able to serve Winchilsea.
Term	resignations and dismissals, military

Persons

Code	PersonName	Dates of existence
NA996	Frederick Augustus (1763-1827); Duke of York and Albany; son of George III	1763-1827
NA41344	Burton; - (fl 1801); Major; of the Rutland militia	fl 1801
NA905	Bentinck; William H.C. Cavendish- (1738-1809); 3rd Duke of Portland; succ. 1762	1738-1809
NA13038	Finch; George (1752-1826); 9th Earl of Winchilsea; succ. 1769 and Earl of Nottingham; Lord Lieutenant of Rutland 1779 - 1826	1752-1826