TALBOT6611

To W.H.F Talbot Esqre

An Estimate for Masonry proposed to be done at Lacock Abbey.

Taking down partitions, digging foundations, and building stone wall from the ground to the roof by the length proposed, the wall to be 1 ft 6 inches thick with a Freestone doorcase in the same; To build two Chimney stacks; and two Octagon Chimnies of Box Groundstone; Two fire places each to be 3 ft 2 inches by 3 ft with two Hearth stones;

One three light window (with two munnions) 6 ft 8 inches wide by 4 ft 6 inches high; and one two light window (with one munnions) 4 ft 4 inches wide by 4 ft 6 in high

To remove a window at the Back if the building.

To draw a doorway in the Brick partition; Fixing Chimney pieces, Setting Boiler, making flue, fixing Steampipes and necessary work for the Bath &c &c –

A Slate Enamelled Bath 6 ft 6 inches long by 3 ft wide and 3 ft deep, with an enamd step 1 ft high by 6 inches wide.–

Two enamelled Chimney Pieces

To supply all materials – £ 78··6··0

George Banks.

Lacock Wharf

May 15th 1852

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