29 June 1872 G H Cavendish at (as above) to [William Longsdon]. Obliged by his letter; Duke and writer quite agree with Longsdon that they should keep quite clear from any interference with question of second candidate. Hopes to be in Ashford in 2 or 3 weeks time. Told that Sir WJ's son more likely to be candidate for Coventry that DD [Duke of Devonshire?] - believed to be case at headquarter but Sir W may wish to have 2 strings to bow. 1872