Records of the Old Charlton Hunt 



From Lord Delawarr, at Hampton Court, to the Duke of 

 Richmond, probably at Goodwood. 



My Lord 



[A caution against overstocking.] 



Aug. 20, 1733. 



I have Sent your Grace an exact List of your Pack, 

 and of the Puppys, by it you will perceive that you are 

 strong, and I fear will in another Year be overstock'd 

 if you breed so many. [But you are now to Consider 

 which Bitches you would have spaird ; I know no benefit 

 that will accrue by them unless it is more Hounds to 

 be given to the Huntsman.] I am sure 5 or 6 Bitches 

 will breed as many Hounds as any body can want. I 

 am in great Hopes You will do me the Honour to Come 

 to Bolderwood next Month, and I should be glad to know 

 what time you would hke, for I then would contrive to 

 make that my time for the Forest. 



I calld att Hackwood, and the Duke of Bolton, bid me 

 let you know you may have the Hunter he recommended 

 to you, but his price is 150 Guineas. That is a great Price 

 so you should be well satisfied about him. I saw him he is 

 a fine strong Horse but I did not see him move. My 

 Compliments to Lady Dutchess, and believe me 



Your Faithfull & 



Obedient Servant 



DeLawarr. 



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