TALBOT2007

Wing Rectory
Uppingham
June 14. 1830.

Dear Talbot

During the last month I have exchanged letters, twice, with M^r Paley ¹ – In my first letter I mentioned your name; and requested a description of the house – (it appears but small.) He had not then determined upon his plan; but spoke with great deference to your recommendation of me –

In his second letter, [illegible] received yesterday, he states it to be his intention to reside at Lacock, should his health continue to improve; in September – He has therefore not proposed to M^r Rogers ² an exchange of this curacy for Lacock, as I had requested him to do should he think it adviseable –

Being thus adrift, I have applied for the curacy of Paddington: where there are about 14,000 souls. This will be an arduous undertaking; but my Rector, Rev. A. M. Campbell, would be always at hand, and well able to advise and assist me –

I rather think that Henry Thompson, ³ who boarded at H. Drury’s and afterwards was at S^t Johns College, was curate of Paddington, under a former Rector –

It is, however, very doubtful whether a prior applicant may not obtain Paddington curacy: or should it be offered to me, whether I may suit the post, or the post suit me –

M^r Rogers has advertised, from Lacock Vicarage, for eight pupils – I wish I were so fortunate as to dat[e] ⁴ my letters from that place; but the door to that is now shut against me, by M^r Paleys determination to reside –

Thank you much for the kindness that led my attention towards it –

Believe me Very truly yours
Charles Porter

Should I be able to procure a frank, I will return your letter –

Henry Fox Talbot Esq^re
31. Sackville Street
London