Records of the Old Charlton Hunt 



my Self whither they were good nosed ones, and good 

 beaters ; your Grace will let me know that, for I never saw 

 them in my Life. The Duke of Newcastle tells me he has 

 wrote you all the news, so I do not presume to say one 

 word on that subject. I desire my Compliments to all your 

 Company and that you will beleive me to be with the 

 greatest Truth Y*" Graces 



INIost Faithful! and 

 Obedient Servant 



DeLawaiir. 



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



at Bolderwood. 



April 21, 1748. 



IVIy Lord. 



I had the Honour of your Graces from Bolderwood, 

 and am glad you found that Place in such toUerable 

 condition, as to make me hope the continuance of your 

 favour to it. I can assure you, and I flatter my self you 

 think me sincere, that one of the greatest Pleasures in the 

 additions I made to the House was proposing by that, to be 

 able to accommodate your Grace rather better, than with 

 what you had been so good heretofore to take up with. I 

 think it now enougli, and convenient, and hope to have 

 some Comfort there, tho as yet have had very little pleasure, 

 from the uncertainty of the times, for some years past. If 

 Peace should come, I wish it may soon ; I may then hope 



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