4, Old Palace Yard, S.W.
1 June 1858

My dear Sir

I cannot let the Post go without troubling you with a line to inform you that the Committee of Privileges have to day unanimously resolved that Lord Talbot has made out his claim to The Earldom of Shrewsbury

I am – My dear Sir Y^r faithful Servant
Richd: Nicholson

H. Fox Talbot Esq^re

[envelope:]
H. Fox Talbot Esq^r
Lacock Abbey
n^r. Chippenham
Wilts