“31, Notting Hill Terrace,
“February 18, 1852.
“My dear Charley,
“It will give me the greatest pleasure to come and see you. Mark (Lemon) says he will accompany me at the end of this month. Will that suit Mrs. Adams? I want much to SEE some hunting, as I want some materials for the work I am illustrating—indeed, I was going to propose a run down to you myself. Will you let us know when the hounds meet near you? Is the horse I had before still alive, I wonder? or could you, if I came, get me a horse ‘in every way suitable for a timid, elderly gentleman’?
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“I was very glad to hear from you, old boy. In great haste, but with our united best regards to Mrs. Adams and yourself.
“Believe me,
“Ever yours faithfully,
“John Leech.
“C. F. Adams, Esq.”
“Punch Office, 85, Fleet Street,
“Saturday, February 28, 1852.