TALBOT8935

Chippenham
16 Jan: 1865

Dear Sir,

I have just been to Lacock – Several trees were blown down and others injured by the Storm on Saturday– ¹ but nothing of any great consequence – Two or three of the Elms which were marked for sale have fallen. I will attend the Auction and buy in any Timber which may not realize a fair price. I think the felling the old Yew trees will be an improvement though I always look with regret at the loss of fine old Timber.

M^rs Fry is very anxious to retire from business at Lady day ²in favor of her son who has carried it on for the benefit of the family since his fathers death– I think you cannot do better than accept him as your tenant (from year to year only) as he is a very good farmer and a very obliging neighbour, as well as most punctual in payment of his rent.

I remain Yours obliged
West Awdry

I am sorry to see the report of a great fire at Edinburgh

H. F. Talbot Esq

[envelope:]
H.F. Talbot Esq.
13 G^t. Stuart Street
Edinburgh