1 Oct. 1864

Dear Sir,

I thank you sincerely for your kindness and consideration in asking Lord M^t Edgcumbe ^<1> to make interest for me with Lord Carnarvon ^<2>, I have heard nothing yet, but whatever may be the result I shall feel equally indebted to you for your unsolicited recommendation, and endeavor to help me.

I remain Your obliged Ser^t
West Awdry.

H. F. Talbot Esq

[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esq^r
Lacock Abbey.

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Notes:

1. William Henry Edgcumbe, ‘Val’, 4^th Earl Mt Edgcumbe (1832–1917), JP & Ld Steward of the Royal Household; WHFT’s nephew ‘Bimbo’.

2. Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4^th Earl of Carnarvon (1831–1890), statesman.