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In tliose days Askrigg hunted in scarlet, 



Thoralby in blue. 



Askrigg, 



Oct. 26th, 1812. 



Dear Sir,— 



I shall be glad to see you and the rest of the gentle- 

 men of your Hunt in Newblggin pastures on Thursday 

 morning next, at 9 o'clock precisely, should that morning 

 be favourable for hunting. 



I am, dear Sir, 



Yours truly, 



To J. Willis, Esq., (Signed) JOHN LODGE. 



Warnford. 



Nappa, 



February 20th, 18 13. 



Sir,— 



We propose turning down a fox near Askrigg to- 

 morrow morning, ten o'clock, at which time we shall be 

 glad to see you and your hounds, and as many of your 

 neighbours as can make it convenient. 

 I am, Sir, 



Yours respectfully, 

 Jas. WilUs, Esq. GEO. WiNN. 



