TALBOT2379

Lacock

2^d July 1832

Dear Sir/

We are in want of some rough Stones for making Fences near Mortimer’s Copy hold & M^rs Ring’s Shop – I observe there is a large heap in the yard at the Abbey, near the Clock – Will you allow me to take some of the worst of these, w^ch will answer the purpose that I want them for, & will save much expence in the carriage alone – I was not certain whether you might have intended these Stones for any purpose at the Abbey & therefore would not touch them without first hearing from you –

I was very glad to receive, on Saturday last, an address from Captⁿ Boldero ¹ – announcing his intention not to come forward at the next Election – I trust this will make yours no longer doubtful & also prevent much expence – for tho’ I expect M^r Mayne ² to appear on the Hustings & make a Speech, I do not expect that he will throw away his money in giving entertainments previously – I rejoice also, for the sake of the Parish – for a Contest generally does a great deal of mischief among the Tradesmen –

I am Dear Sir
Y^r obliged Ser^t

W. H. Awdry

P.S.
I beg a few Lines respecting the Stones – as soon as convenient –

W. H. F. Talbot Esq
31 Sackville Street
Piccadilly
London