To Mr Wren¹

Dear Sir

This day’s post brought me yours of the 5th Inst.² It gives me sincere pleasure to learn that we have arranged matters without much expense of words – well then, I’m at your service any time you wish to call upon me – though I am anxious to get into the harness at once, still I could not for an instant harbour the wish that any person at present in your employment should suffer inconvenience to accommodate me.

I have been informed that it is your intention to open a Picture Gallery³ – and your note proves that you possess every facility for doing so. Doubtless such a thing would be duly appreciated by the Preston people. I have never seen their patronage wanting when a picture was in question.

I shall act in strict accordance with your directions as to secrecy. I may however remark that previous to the receipt of your note, my friends Martin and Hill⁴ who introduced me to your notice were acquainted with my proposal, I have written to them to prevent it going further.

And now I shall close with a cordial response to the hope that when we have seen each other and understand our relative duties as Governor and Subject we shall be in no hurry to separate.

I am Dear Sir | Yours very faithfully | John Tyndall

Mr. Wren.

RI MS JT/2/13a/53

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