Records of the Old Charlton Hunt 



down, for I thought it would be but a Dismall Life to sett 

 these long Nights by my self, and to Hunt with the Earths 

 unstop'd. S"^ Rob* may say what he pleases, but it is to 

 shew his ill Humour to S"" Cecyl in particular, and to the 

 rest of the world besides, for nothing can be more rediculous 

 than to say that He will lett them be stopt when 

 Gentlemen are there, but for the interim he will contrive to 

 have the Hounds kept so much from Blood that they will 

 not be able to shew sport to any one that does come. 



I have had but one Letter from Jack Ware since they 

 have been there, so God knows what they do. 



INI' Charlton and I intend to be down before the Time 

 for moving the Hounds, so that I will march my Forces 

 back to their Head Quarters. The Weather has been 

 excessively cold these ten Days so that I fear they have not 

 done much. I desire my humble Service to Lady Dutchess 

 and that you will beleive me My Dear Duke 



Your Graces 



Most Faithfull & 



Obedient Servant 

 DeLawarr. 



I have this Day an India Sow from Bengal with Pig, 

 would you have me save you one they say they are excellent 

 good meat. 



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