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Document number: 4028
Date: 24 Dec 1836
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: TAYLOR Richard (2)
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Last updated: 1st September 2003

Sir

I am very anxious to have the opportunity of a personal interview with you respecting the purchase of an Advowson, <1> as I have a friend I am desirous of serving. If you will therefore oblige me by stating the day that will suit you I will endeavour to be at your House at the time you name –

I remain Sir
Your obt Servt

Richd Taylor MD

Green Park Buildgs
Bath

Decr 24th 1836

Davenport Talbot Esqre
Lacock Abbey
Wilts


Notes:

1. The right of presentation to a church benefice.