TALBOT2802

Chippenham ¹
Feb^y 12. 1834.

Sir,

I had the pleasure of reading your communication, and of presenting your Donation of Books to the Members at their last meeting – and I have much gratification in stating that your acceptable present of books was duly appreciated by them. I have also to state that you are considered as one of the Patrons of the Institution, with J Neeld Esq^r MP. ² who is also President. The reason I did not acknowledge your Donation sooner was that I expected to have been enabled to forward you a Printed list of the Officers of the Institution – but as that is not ready I shall take the liberty of forwarding a list of such as have yet done us the honor to become Patrons. &c

I have the honor to be, Sir Your Obed^t Serv^t
H Head Alexander
Secretary.

Chipp^m Literary & Scientific Institution

Patrons
J. Neeld Esq^r M. P.
W. H. F. Talbot Esq^r M. P.

President
J Neeld Esq^r M. P.

Vice Presidents
Rev^d W Short ³
M^r Gundry ⁴
M^r Colborne ⁵
M^r Falkner

P. S. I found the Books correct according to the list which accompanied them – and as M^r Awdry has this mom^nt asked if they are such as suit the Institution – I beg to say they are considered very suitable.

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