Chippenham

13 Aug. 1855

Dear Sir,

I will remit the Sum of £68 ּ 9 ּ 5 to Mess^rs Rogers & C^o for The Rev^d J. N. Simpkinson ^<1>, to day, and shall be happy to advance you £500 for the period you name – Be good Enough to say how you wish to have it paid, and when –

I am Dear Sir Your Obliged Ser^t

West Awdry

P. S. I have sent a Draft for £68 ּ 9 ּ 5 to Mess^rs Rogers & C^o
H F. Talbot Esq

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Notes:

1. Rev John Nassau Simpkinson (1817–1894), author.