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Document number: 1785
Date: 26 Jan 1829
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: WILLEMENT Thomas
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA29-022
Last updated: 1st February 2010

Sir

In obedience to your wishes I now write to say that I shall be proud to wait on you at Laycock Abbey on any day that may be most convenient to you

Awaiting your reply I have the honour to be Sir Your very humble & obedt Servant
Thos Willement<1>

Green St
26. Jany 1829

To
Talbot Esqr
Laycock Abbey
Chippenhan

Notes:

1. Willement (1786-1871) has been described as 'The Father of Victorian Stained Glass'. WHFT was struggling with decisions to be made about the new windows at Lacock Abbey at the time.