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a small flock of Spanish Sheep to His Majesty as a present as was thought at first, an Inquiry however was afterwards made from that quarter to know how the Flock was going on, & it was accompanied with this hint, that if H: M. should enquire what would be deemed an acceptable return, that a Set of Horses would be very gratifying--A hint so plain, could not be so well overlooked, therefore a Set of Horses were selected from H. Mys: Stables and sent--* His Majesty's Spanish Flock soon became numerous and anxious to Extend throughout the Country a general benifit He directed that a Spanish Ram Flock should be reared, & from which He made many presents--At this time H: My: was pleased to give me some distribute in Wales & from these I sent to my Friend Mr. Johnes of Havod in Cardiganshire & to * Subsequently a large Spanish Fleet was Sent by the Spanish Government to The King--many died or the Passage The rest were deliverd at Kew & Richmond Gardens-- Several Spanish Shepherds came with Them--
