TALBOT1392

Athenæum Club, Tuesday Ev^{g 1}

Dear Sir,

Having met M^r Lambert ² here today he mentioned to me that the box of plants which you had the goodness to order for me from Sieber at Prague,³ would arrive in a month or two. As I am ignorant by what channel they will arrive, and shall for the next 6 months be on the continent, I am somewhat at a loss how to receive them. If you will be so kind as to direct the box to be sent to my bankers Mess^rs Hammersley, Pall Mall,⁴ I have no doubt they will cause it to be lodged in safety until my return – In what manner Sieber will draw upon me for the amount, I do not know, but if he requires prompt payment, Hammersley & C^o will pay the amount (which I expect will be the same as M^r Lamberts cargo came to, about 23 £) tho’ I imagine M^r Sieber will have no objection to wait till I open the box, & see the inside – However that may be, should you be put to any expense on the subject, I beg you will draw on Hammersley & C^o for the amount.

I remain Dear Sir Yours sincerely & much obliged
W.H.F. Talbot

P.S. I leave town for the Continent Thursday afternoon, should you favour me with a line in answer before that time I shall be very thankful.

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H.E. Lloyd Esq –
Queen S^t
Cheapside