Note 17 — Chapter XV

Published, in 1908, by John Lane, New York and London; and, for the reader’s further enlightenment, it should be stated that “Thomas William Coke of Holkam, Norfolk, England, was a famous country gentleman who lived from 1754 to 1842, becoming, late in life, the Earl of Leicester. He was known throughout the world of his time as a scientific and accomplished agriculturist. Owning great country estates he was a skillful sportsman, and as an influential member of Parliament sided with the Americans and against George III and his ministers in our Revolution.”