TALBOT2592

London

13^th Feb.

Dear M^r F.

M^r Harman ¹ is a friend of M^cAdam’s, ² and asked him the other day at my desire whether he could send us a man for a few weeks, capable of instructing our people in the art of roadmaking; so that if our paupers are employed at that work, the labour should be well directed.

M^cAdam replied to Harman, “You could not have applied to me at a more propitious time, having the very Man by me for your purpose”, and without waiting further reply he has sent him down to Lacock – M^r Harman therefore proposes that he this man should be directed to improve the road up Nash Hill, ³ which is in a deplorable state, all the way to Raybridge <sic> it is nearly impassable to foot passengers in winter, at least it is very disagreeable walking – I think it well worth trying – I think of offering a shilling a week extra to the three best workmen, <illegible deletion> to promote emulation, M^r M^cAdam’s man to decide who are the men entitled to it – I should be glad if you would interest yourself in the sweep of this scheme.

Yours aff^ly

Henry

The late attendance at the House, ⁴ & endless speeches deprive me of time for doing anything –

1833 London February thirteen
Captⁿ Feilding R.N.
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
H.F.Talbot