Feby 3 2ae: 1840
Sir
Observing in the London Gazette that you are appointed Sheriff for the County of Wiltshire I take the liberty to enclose a Card soliciting the honour of making your Coachman a dress wig suitable for the Occasion –
On the other side I state the Measure to be taken should you favor me with your Commands –
And remain
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
Henry Ravenscroft
The patent Coachmen’s curls will not require dressing or ever get out of curl –
Inches
Outside circumference of hat (under <band>) -----------
Across top of head to bottom of ears ---------------------
From peak on forehead to pole in neck -----------------
From temple to temple round back of head -------------
From front of each Whisker across bottom
of ears round back of head -------------
To
The Sheriff of Wiltshire
W. Fox Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
31 Sackville Street
London