TALBOT9031

My Dear M^r Talbot,

The Patrons of the Chair of Music will give every consideration to M^r Oakeley's ¹ Claims. He is the 22^d Candidate, and the task to decide among so many accomplished persons, highly recommended, is a very difficult one. Patrons who have no knowledge of the Theory of Music must be guided by the weight of testimony in favour of each of the claimants.

I am, Ever Most Truly y^rs
D Brewster

Allerly, Melrose
Oct^r 18^th 1865