TALBOT3375

Dear Sir

The Death of my lamented friend D^r Nicholas who was presented to the Rectory of Fisherton Anger¹ by your family at the request of M^rs Barbara Davenport,² to hold in commendam³ for me, induces me to hope for your forgiveness, when I solicit your Patronage for M^r Broadbent, ⁴ who has lately married my eldest daughter. He is now my Curate - a sound & excellent Divine, exemplary in his conduct & indefatigable in his labo ureous exertions over a widely extended parish - Should you be disposed to return me a favorable reply I shall feel a greater obligation than I am able to express, & shall be most happy in accompanying him to any place, where you may wish to see him, & when he will be able to produce to you the most satisfactory testimonials &c &c

I beg to remain D^r Sir Y^r obed^t & faithful ser^t
E S Davenport⁵

Davenport House ⁶
Bridgnorth -
Oct^ber 9^th 1836.

- Talbot Esq^r
Lacock Abby [sic]
Chippenham
Wilts -

If not there to be forwarded immediately -