That noted high bred horse Drone, : imported into America in the fall of '97, will stand the ensuing season, at the stable of Charles Butler, in Litchfield, state of Connecticut; where he will cover mares at ten dollars the leap, fifteen dollars the season, and twenty-two dollars for a warranted foal. Two dollars will be deducted from the leap and season price, if the money is paid when the service is performed.--Drone is a bright bay, fifteen hands three inches high by the standard, is elegantly proportioned, and is not equalled for blood by any horse in America. He was got by old King Herod, ... Good attendance will be given and pasturing provided for mares, / :

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