“John Leech.

“C. F. Adams, Esq.”

“Barlow, Derbyshire,
“July 31, 1852.

“My dear Charley,

“You will see from the above address that I am still rusticating. I expect to be in rooms soon after the 12th of August, and then, after I have done my month’s work, I am your man. You say where ... Don’t make yourself uncomfortable about the quantity of sport; I shall be quite satisfied with what you offer me....

“Yours always faithfully,

“John Leech.”

Here follows an admirable sketch of Mr. Adams waking up Leech with, “Now, Jack, my boy! There’s no time to lose; we’ve ten miles to go to cover.”