TALBOT9055

Bromham Rectory.
Chippenham.
Dec^r 26^th 1865.

Sir

It is proposed to build New schools here – w^h are much needed – & I venture to apply to you as a Landowner in the Parish – to aid us. The amount we want is about £930. On the other side, I send you a list of those, who have already subscribed.

Believe me Yr’s faithfully Edward B. Edgell

The Crown – £200 & the site.

The Rector….100

Major Sp[icer?]..100

F. A. L. Locke Esqr 100

Edw^d Gaby Esq 50•

M^r Banks… 25•

M^rs Starky… 25•

[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esqr
Lacock Abbey.
Wilts
13 G^t Stuart S^t
Edinburgh