| Description | Includes references to a mare that Best had hoped to secure for Grimston; another horse that he has heard of which belongs to a Mr Hutton of Mask, being a high bred gelding about 14 hands and a half, being a fine horse for Grimston's weight; another belongs to Charles Turner and he has seen his performances during 2 of the finest runs with Mr Jolliffe's hounds; the former being valued at 65 Guineas and the latter Mr Turner having refused 70 for, saying he won't take a Farthing under a Hundred; Best having teased his neighbour Mr Meeke to death to part with the original horse, it being slight for [Meeke] but the very thing for [Grimston]; having been told that Mr Grimston can have her for 35 guineas and if he does not think her worth it he will return Mr Grimston 5 guineas; Best's opinion that there is not a better Mare for Grimston's weight in the Kingdom and a request that Grimston should send his groom for the horse |