TALBOT9709

Chippenham ¹

12 Oct. 1870

Dear Sir,

I have sent M^r Clarke ² a Cheque for his <fee?> of £4.19.0 as you request

Will you kindly tell M^rs Talbot ³ that I have received, as her proxy – the usual Voting Paper for Candidates for the Asylum for Idiots, and unless I hear from her to the contrary I will fill it up as before in favor of Miss Gladstones Nominee – The Election will take place on the 27^th Ins^t

I remain
Yours faithfully

West Awdry

H.F. Talbot Esq