^Iy Lord. 



I feel that an attempt from me to write a book will 

 somewhat surprise the public. 



Whatever opinion may be formed of my production, 1 am 

 sure it will be universally allowed that I am very fortunate in 

 having permission to dedicate the book to your lordship. 



Your lordship has done so much in support of the Grafton 

 Hunt by taking the mastership for nine seasons ; and, after 

 relinquishing those duties, you have continued so liberally to 

 support and help to carry on the sport of f^ox- Hunting, with 

 the aid, as Master, of the Honourable E. S. Douglas-Pennant, 

 that I feel that no one will value the history of the Grafton 

 Hunt, its noble Masters, good Huntsmen, and fine Packs of 

 Hounds, for the last fifty years, more than your lordship. 



Trusting that my efforts may meet with your approval. 



I beg to subscribe myself, 



Your lordship's obedient Servant, 



J. M. K. ELLIOTT. 



Delamere House. Leamington, 

 ilh June, 1899. 



