Xvin INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS 



Letter to Mr. Smith 



From Henry Lloyd Herbert, Chairman of the American Polo 

 Association since its formation in 1890, and fondly called, ^'Father 

 of Polo in the United States." 



Mr. Herbert died March 5, 1921, aged 76 years. 



November 5, 1920 

 Harrt W. Smith, Esq., 



Worcester, Mass. 

 Dear Harry Smith: — 



How time does fly ! It is within one day of two weeks since my 

 wife and myself shared in the ceremonies attending the unveiling 

 of that splendid and appropriate tablet to the memory of Frank 

 Forester. All of which were brought about through your 

 activities and your admiration for the fertile brain and prolific 

 pen of Henry William Herbert in all matters of pure sport as they 

 existed seventy years and more ago. 



The way in which the loyal and pure bred American citizens 

 (for I saw none other) of the quaint and beautiful town of War- 

 wick portrayed the costumes and customs of the period of Forester 

 and Tom Draw — paying tribute to the memory of a typical 

 Englishman and a typical American having congenial fancies for 

 life in the Warwick Woodlands and convivial tastes indoors ; the 

 kindly greetings and hospitality shown us by the men, women 

 and children of the charming town (somewhat due to your 

 introduction and endorsement) has made a lasting and happy 

 memory. 



I feel gratified in possessing the name of one so talented and to 

 know of a remote relationship to Herbert. 



Altogether our short stay in Warwick was one of great enjoy- 

 ment, for which we have to thank the good people of the town, 

 Mr. Fred E. Pond (Will Wildwood) and your own sport loving 

 self. 



Sincerely yours, 



HENRY L. HERBERT 



