Chippenham
16 Feb: 1847
Dear Sir,
It appears to me that the positions already marked out for the Bridges on your Estate are the best that could be selected, and your Tenant is of the same opinion. Unless therefore I hear from you to the contrary I will write to the Engineer to that effect.
I am dear SirYour obliged Servt
West Awdry.
H. F. Talbot Esq