TALBOT8628

Chippenham

26 Dec. 1862

Dear Sir,

Captⁿ Gladstone ¹ requests me to send the accompanying Document for your signature – He asks me whether it is necessary to have two Witnesses to your signature in consequence of your signing it in Scotland – I am not aware of any such Requirement –

With all the good wishes of the Season for yourself & M^rs Talbot ² & your family

I remain Your obliged Ser^t

West Awdry.

H F Talbot Esq.

Be good enough to let the Witness write his name and description on the back of the Deed where marked in pencil –