Chippenham ^<1>

28 May 1857

Dear Sir,

I left some Specimens of the Iron Ore which I brought from Seend last Evening, with Wilkins ^<2> – and I send herewith one which came from Westbury – I spoke to the Agent at Secud, M^r May ^<3>, who will be happy to shew you all in his power if you will let him know when you are likely to drive up – He lives at the top of Seend Hill, not far from the Bell^x Inn.

I am Dear Sir Yours obliged

West Awdry

^xnear to which is the principal Excavation H. F. Talbot Esq

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Notes:

1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.

2. George Wilkins (b. 1814), gardener at Lacock.

3. John May, iron mine owner, Seend.