TALBOT9011

Chippenham ¹
23 Aug. 1865

Dear Sir,

On reference to your Fire Insurance Policy I find the reduction of duty will be £4Ì9Ì9: p^r Ann: There was no offer for any of your Cottages in Forest Lane at the Auction yesterday – but a small piece of Garden Ground in Melksham Parish ² sold for £46– £6– beyond the reserved price

I think I may have an offer for the cottage by private contract.

I remain dear Sir Your’s obliged
West Awdry

H. F. Talbot Esq

[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey