Chippenham <1>
21 Sep. 1857
Dear Sir,
I have written to Mr <Treveshick?> (the person referred to in my last letter) requesting him to make an appointment to visit Your Works, and I will give you (or in your absence) George Wilkins <2> Notice of his intentions as soon as I hear from him – I will also Endeavor <sic> to meet with Mr Brotherhood and gain his views as to the probable Effect of an amalgamation of your respective Ores –
Your obliged Sert
West Awdry
H. F. Talbot EsqNotes:
1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.
2. George Wilkins (b. 1814), gardener at Lacock.