Chippenham ^<1>

1 Sept 1859

Dear Sir,

My Brother desires me to thank you for your continued permission to spot over Your Manor –

I understand that Messrs Sarl ^<2> are busy with the furnaces at Seend which they calculate on getting into blast in a month.

I will make all the payments you desire viz. £250ּ at Coutts ^<3> and £250 at Melksham Bk tomorrow –

I remain D^r Sir Your obliged Serv^t

West Awdry

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Notes:

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

2. Sarl & Company, London.

3. Coutts & Company, bankers, London.