Chippenham ^<1>

15 July 1858

Dear Sir,

I called at the Abbey last Week but found you had left – I am sorry to say I have not yet been able to get a decided answer from M^r Starky ^<2>, though I do not anticipate any difficulty with him. I am going to Salisbury for the Assizes tomorrow or Saturday – if on my return I find you have left I will write to you in London. perhaps I may see M^r Starky at Salisbury – or his Agents.

I am Dear Sir Y^r obliged Ser^t

West Awdry

M^r Brotherhood told me a few days ago that he had heard nothing of M^r Cotterell for a long time –

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Notes:

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

2. John Starky, of Spye Park, Bronham.