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1 - Envelope containing list of horses, shooting cards and lists of disposal of game including: 1855 - List of horses Shooting cards - Penrhyn Estate 'Brynmawr 8th 1906. Glan Conwy Shooting 21 Jan 1907. List of dispersal of game (no date). List of dispersal of game to tenants with attached letter of 13 Jan 1907 saying that most of the tenants were grateful for their presents.
2 - Letter from ED Clayton regarding racehorses
3 - Correspondence from E. Clayton with accompanying press clippings about the attack on the horse 'Noble Chieftain' and its rider/trainer/manager at Doncaster races. One letter is particularly emotive, and another discusses the account with the press clippings agency.
4 - Other documents contained in the envelope include: Printed copy of a speech made by Lord Penrhyn to the Jockey Club regarding his libel case against The Globe and The Licensed Victuallers Mirror
5 - Letter from 'E.C' (E. Clayton) regarding horse racing & Lord Penrhyn's libel action accompanied by a newspaper cutting on the matter. Letter refers to discussions within the Jockey Club, and opinion on the current state of horse racing while newspaper article details the libel action.
6 - Letter from E.C. Clayton relating to the naming of a horse, a foal by Quasitum
7 - Draft of a letter from Lord Penrhyn to E.C. Clayton regarding the role and authority of the starter and the use of starting machines
8 - Letter from E.C.C. (Clayton) regarding the health of one of Lord Penrhyn's colts held at Exton. Letter mentions Lord Penrhyn's ill health and the forthcoming W.J. Parry libel case
9 - Letter from Edward Sholto Douglas Pennant to his father regarding race horses with a letter from E.W. Baird enclosed
10 - Envelope of correspondence relating to the sale of a horse (Exning) to Baird and the testimonials of Mr Gale, sports writer
11 - Correspondence between Lord Penrhyn and E.W. Baird regarding the sale of the horse 'Haresfield'. Letters discuss the bad feeling that has arisen from the sale, particularly relating to the horse's engagements. Bundle also contains letter referring to the fact that the 'Smiths' have taken their horses away from the trainer 'Day', possibly because Lord Penrhyn moved some horses to that yard
12 - Letter from (Edward Sholto?)to his father Lord Penrhyn regarding racehorses. Letter details the pedigrees of the horses 'La Petite Dame' and 'Veles'
13 - Small bundle of correspondence from E. Clayton regarding race conditions/betting/horses etc.
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