TALBOT2418

Chippenham ¹

20^h Sept 1832

Dear Sir,

Myles of the Red Lion ², is about to quit Lacock, having taken an Inn at Langley ³ w^ch he thinks more likely to suit him – of course, he must give half a years notice to determine his tenancy, but there having been a young Man recommended by Stephen Fussell ⁴, who will take <to?> Myles’ stock & furniture immediately, I think it will be much better for the Inn that the Place should not be untenanted or without a resident Tenant for half a year – The young man wishes to have the inside of the House made a little more respectable in appearance & if you would allow about £30 – out of the first years Rent I think he will pay interest for the Money in addition to the Rent – if you should feel disposed to agree to this offer, I will take care to have Vouchers for the expenditure – which would be for the purpose of painting & Papering &^c – it certainly is very bad at present, but as the Rent is low, I have always declined doing any thing in this way –

The recommendation by Fussell is a great point with me, because I am satisfied that he would not bring any one into the Parish who would be likely to increase the Poor Rates – I beg the favor of an early answer & remain

Dear Sir
Y^r Obliged Serv^t

W. H. Awdry

P. S. I shall endeavour to get 10 PCent for the £30 – if it is expended, w^ch I think fair under such circumstances

W. H. F. Talbot Esq