TALBOT2292

Chippenham ¹

Tuesday night

Dear Sir,

I have seen the Proprietors of the Cloth & of the Silk factories, & I am desired by both to say, that they shall have much pleasure in shewing them to you at any time, but they request a previous Note from you, mentioning the day you intend calling, in order that they may be at home – M^r Rawlins of the Cloth factory, said he should be from home next Thursday – M^r Spiers ² mentioned having rec^d your Card the other day –

I will attend minutely to all your instructions on the subject of the future Repairs – & remain

Dear Sir
Y^r obliged Serv^t

W. H. Awdry

P. S.
I shall be truly happy to avail myself of your permission, to express your sentiments on the subject of the Election System –

W. H. F. Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey