TO 



JOHN AVARDE, ESQ. 



My Dear Sir, 



It is now many years since I was first 

 taught to look up to you with pleasure and re- 

 spect as the first Sportsman of modern times, 

 and the most cordial and enthusiastic suj^porter 

 of the cause of Fox-hunting ; nor have these 

 feelings of respect been in any degree diminished 

 during the experience of so many seasons. 



Is it therefore to be wondered at, that on the 

 present occasion I eagerly avail myself of the 

 honor of placing these observations, imperfect as 

 they are, under your protection, with anxious 

 hope, that, though only the hasty production of 

 the moment, they may not prove wholly unac- 

 ceptable ? 



I remain. 



My Dear Sir, 



ever yours sincerely, 



JOHN COOK. 



