THE HON. HENRY MORETON 107 



I cannot think that it will be possible to reunite 

 our country if once it is divided into two separate 

 countries. I have written to Lord Radnor, who will 

 subscribe, I think, if the country is kept together. 

 At any rate, could we not get enough cash to hunt 

 three days a week, and to take the country from 

 Tadpole to Wittenham ? I think I could get the 

 leave of the principal covert owners except Mr. 

 Pryse, and then we should have the original country 

 hunted by Mr. Codrington. But I conclude we shall 

 meet so soon that I shall finish by sending my best 

 wishes to Mrs. Duffield. 



Yours very sincerely, 



Thomas M. Goodlake. 



Ultimately Mr. Duffield sent the following 

 circular letter to the owners of coverts and 

 supporters of the hunt : — 



Marcham Park, Sept. 21st, 1832. 

 Sir, — A misunderstanding having arisen as to the 

 future hunting of the vale of Berks, a meeting of the 

 proprietors and gentlemen interested will be held at 

 the Crown Inn, Faringdon, on Wednesday, the 26th 

 inst., at 2 o'clock. The favour of your attendance 

 is earnestly requested. 



I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, 



Th. Duffield, 



To that letter Mr. Hippisley sent the fol- 

 lowing reply : — 



My Dear Duffield,— Mr. and Mrs. Tuckfield 

 and their son being v/ith me only for the day prevents 

 my meeting you at Faringdon. I have desired Henry 

 on my part to consult with you, and to join you in 

 any measures you may wish to adopt. 



