| Content Description | Refers to coursing in the Kingston Wood grounds involving Mr Bovey, and writes that Mr Nightingale has asked for permission to kill a hare; mentions that 'Old Frank the Gamekeeper has arrested Mr Thomas Godfrey for pay due to his Wife for Nursing his Brother'; refers to William Gore's dissatisfaction with the powder used to kill woodcocks; writes that Mr Brand is sending three collars of brawn, and suggests that some pork might be sent if required.
Also sends butter, a woodcock and a turkey 'of the black Breed'; discusses the timing of killing the heifer if the earl is to remain in London over Christmas, and how big to cut the pieces. |