TALBOT2380

Chippenham ¹

July 3^d 1832.

Dear Sir

I think it would be adviseable to canvass the Supporters of Captⁿ Boldero ² at the last Election, as well as to call on the Electors in the Town who were not at home on your late Canvass, – M^r Neeld ³ is now canvassing and it would probably be as well to defer your visit till next Week – From what I can learn from M^r Neelds Friends, it is not his intention to have anything to do with a second Candidate, and I am inclined to think no Opposition will be offered you from that quarter. – There are some Individuals in this Town who are opposed to M^r Neeld, and would support any Man to annoy him, and an attempt has been made to get up a Requisition to M^r Pownall ⁴ (who will not come to Chippenham without) which has hitherto failed. – I have heard nothing of M^r Mayne since you were here.

I have now no doubt of your Success, but would strongly beg to recommend your calling on your principal Supporters in a friendly way, when Opportunity serves, as it will tend to encourage favorable Opinions and bind them more to your Interest.

Captⁿ Boldero meets a Party of his Friends at Dinner to day at the Duke Inn. –

I remain
Dear Sir
with respect,
Yours very obediently & faithfully

W^m Wilmot. Jun^r

W. H. F. Talbot Esq^r
31 Sackville Street
London