1 Lincolns Inn
15 April 1846

Dear Sir

I forward you copy of M^r Hale’s opinion on the Probate duty question which is very satisfactory & I consider you may safely omit all portions of the late admiral’s Estate from the amount to assess the [?] Probate duty – You should allow a trifle for the proportion of Interest on mortgage and of current dividends but which with the cash in hand would not amount to 500^d – and to this you would only have to add the value of the furniture plate [?] jewels &c &c

I am dear Sir yours truly
W^m Cha^s King

W H Fox Talbot Esq

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W H Fox Talbot Esq^r
[added in WHFT's hand:] King
31 Sackville Street
Piccadilly
Laycock Abbey
Chippenham