The 1741 English cricket season was notable for the first appearance in recorded matches of the famous Slindon Cricket Club.
Much of our knowledge is based on letters written by the Duke and Duchess of Richmond to each other and to the Duke of Newcastle. The gloating letter by the Duchess after "little Slindon" beat "almost your whole county of Surrey" is particularly interesting.
Read more about 1741 English Cricket Season: Matches, Other Events, The Duke and Duchess of Richmond
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