Chippenham

26 Dec. 1862

Dear Sir,

Captⁿ Gladstone ^<1> requests me to send the accompanying Document for your signature – He asks me whether it is necessary to have two Witnesses to your signature in consequence of your signing it in Scotland – I am not aware of any such Requirement –

With all the good wishes of the Season for yourself & M^rs Talbot ^<2> & your family

I remain Your obliged Ser^t

West Awdry.

H F Talbot Esq.
Be good enough to let the Witness write his name and description on the back of the Deed where marked in pencil –

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Notes:

1. Captain John Neilson Gladstone (1807–1863), MP.

2. Constance Talbot, née Mundy (1811–1880), WHFT’s wife.