24 Alexander Square
Jan^y 20. 1852.

To H. F. Talbot Esq
&c &c

Dear Sir -

I have to acknowledge your note of the 14^th requesting me to view premises at Kensal Green & to inform you; -

1^st whether the house & land be worth the sum asked, (£700) taking into account yearly rent (£9), paid for part of ground.

2^nd Probable cost of range of outhouses &c

3^rd Probable cost of Glass House.

In reply I beg leave to say I have surveyed the premises and consider

1^st that the sum asked is not excessive, - although if you were buying simply as an investment & had to seek a tenant I should not advise purchase at that sum as likely to prove advantageous.

2^nd I estimate that 6 rooms Such as Mr Henneman requires would cost from £250 to £300 - perhaps less. depending of course on the size & arrangement ultimately determined on -

3^rd a Glass House, of Galvanized Iron on brick foundation, would probably cost from £200 to £250 -

In order that you may have an exact estimate, a plan of the premises should be made & the position & arrangement of the proposed buildings be laid down. What I have stated, however, will probably suffice to enable you to determine as to the purchase.

I have the honour to subscribe myself Dear Sir Your Obedient Servant
Geo. Godwin J.

[envelope:]
H F Talbot Esq &c &c
Care of M^r Henneman
122 Regent St-
[marked:] Free