[The original of this letter has not yet been traced. The following transcription is from Wilfred S. Dowden, editor, The Journal of Thomas Moore, v. 4 (1831-1835) (Newark: University of Delaware Press, 1987), p. 1491.
[from Bowood] "forgot to mention a note I had from Talbot who was staying at Lord Shrewsbury's, at Alton, saying how much Lord Shrewsbury wished to be acquainted with me..."