DEVONSHIRE DUKE OF: (1720-1764) British Prime Minister 1756-57. A fine, extremely rare D.S., Devonshire, one page, folio, n.p., 22nd January 1761. The manuscript document is addressed to Mrs. Jane Kein, Housekeeper and Wardrobe Keeper of Kensington Palace, and instructs her to deliver to the Earl of Rochford, Groom of the Stole, the bed and furniture of the Private Bed Chamber at Kensington where King George II died, detailing the property 'The crimson Damask Bed with everything thereunto belonging, the crimson Damask Hangings, Window Curtains, Settees, Easy Chair with Cushion, Stools and Lustring Cases, the Chimney Glasses, hanging Glasses, Carved and Gilt Table, and pair of Stands, the India Japann'd Cabinet and Gilt Frame, Night Table, Fire Screen, Cane Chair and the two Clocks, all the Furniture belonging to the said Room'. With blank integral leaf (some neat splitting at folds). A document of unusual content. VG

King George II had died on 25th October 1760.

William Nassau de Zuylestein (1717-1781) 4th Earl of Rochford. British Courtier, Diplomat & Statesman. Groom of the Stole to King George II 1755-60.

The Duke of Devonshire served as Lord Chamberlain from 1757-62.