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other end of the studio, he thought that I was there, 

 and began whimpering and jumping about, lashing 

 his stern. Grant said, "It was the greatest com- 

 pliment ever was paid him ". 



"CHAPEL BRAMPTON, NORTHAMPTON, 

 " yd August, 1869. 



" SIR ,- 



" Our account at the bank keeps increasing, 

 but not very rapidly ; there are several more sub- 

 scription lists to be sent in which I trust will raise 

 the amount to the sum required. I am delighted to 

 hear so good an account of the painting. My neigh- 

 bour, H. Sanders, called upon Sir F. Grant the other 

 day, just to have a look. He told me he thought the 

 likeness of both 'Iris' and yourself perfect. I have 

 been hoping ' Damon ' may be one of the hounds 

 chosen to represent the three favourites of the 

 Pytchley kennels. 



" I wrote to Mr. Mills the other day, but have 

 not received an answer. Do you know if he has 

 left his seat in Norfolk? I want to write to him 

 again. I heard from Mr. Hugo Haig the other day, 

 and sent him a few circulars to assist him in collecting 

 subscriptions, for he said he should very shortly be 

 going into Aberdeenshire for a few weeks' shooting, 

 and then should require the circulars. 



"If you should wish to see me when at Brix worth 

 please drop a line and I will trot over any morning. 

 " Your obedt. servant, 



"JOHN WOODS. 

 " J. ANSTRUTHER THOMSON, Esq." 



