Records of the Old Charlton Hunt 



From Lord Delawarr, in London, to the Duke of Richmondy 



probably in France. 



[Complaining that Lord Tankerville has crowded out the 

 Duke of Richmond's hounds from the New Forest.] 



Sept. 10, 1734. 



I never wanted you so much in my hfe as at present. 

 That Dear Creature the Earl of Tankerville is Sending his 

 Foxhounds into the Forest, Consequently yours must move 

 for there is not Game for three Packs, I came to London 

 about it and only desired him to stay till your Grace came 

 over, that you might give orders where yours might go but to 

 No Purpose. So I am returning, to go to Lord Lymingtons 

 to day. This is hard & I think your Friend Tanky uses you 

 but very indifferently, for you will not have a whelp enterd ; 

 If I knew where I could Send them near Bear Forest I 

 would instantly, to Findon would be eternal Ruin, because 

 of the Sheep in the woods, too great temptation for young 

 Hounds. I beg to hear from you, and as soon as I get 

 down I will Send to see for some Place near Bear Forest. 

 I am INIy L*^. 



Y'. Graces 



Most faithfull 



& Obedient Serv^ 



DeLawarr. 



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