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William Bentinck, 4th Duke of Portland, was a British aristocrat and Conservative politician. He served in several positions in Government, including Lord President of the Council and Lord Privy Seal.

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Title: Letter from William Bentinck, 4th Duke of Portland
Description: The Duke of Portland encloses a cheque for £20 for "the society". This could be the 'Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire' which was established by Sampson Low and Sampson Low Jnr. in 1843.
Address: Welbeck
Letter dated: 03-11-1848
Physical description: Sampson Low Letters, Volume 2, 1 page ; glue seepage
Types of letter: Financial transaction; Reference to a charitable organisation
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Identifier: SL_155