Wans House
Near Devizes
March 2nd 1840
My dear Sir
It was my intention to have paid my respects to you at the Salisbury assizes but I am obliged to leave home on Wednesday which will prevent my having that pleasure I beg my compliments to Mrs Talbot <1>
Believe me
My dear Sir
Yours Truly
Chas. Lewis Phipps
Notes:
1. Constance Talbot, née Mundy (1811–1880), WHFT’s wife.