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"What right has he to hunt this country?", by Thea Valentine, published October 1993 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 6 Number 1, article, pp.27-30, Autumn 1993) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15968]

The story of the rise and fall of the Charlton and Petworth Hunts in the 1600s and 1700s, including the feud between Mr Roper and the Duke of Somerset!

Treats for Midhurst from the Duke of Somerset at Petworth, by F J-D [Mrs D.V.F Johnson-Davies], published December 1997 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 10 Number 2, article, pp.21-24, Winter 1997) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

18th century records of various payments ("treats") in Midhurst, for the Duke's "friends". A number appear at election times! Discovered in the Petworth Archives by Brian Rich.

Racing at Midhurst, by F J-D [Mrs D.V.F Johnson-Davies], published April 1998 in Midhurst Magazine (Volume 10 Number 3, article, pp.12-15, Spring 1998) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15969]

Account of a dispute concerning the result of a horse race at Midhurst in Whitsun Week 1717. The dispute, between the Duke of Somerset and Francis Whitcombe was not settled until 1727, when the Duke confirmed that Mr Whitcombe did indeed own the horse, but that the horse (winner of the Silver Plate) should be sold to the Duke for six guineas!