Chippenham <1>
6 Decr 1836
Dear Sir,
Mr Coombs has just been with me – he wishes to know if you are disposed to present Mr Finch <2>’s Nominee provided the Purchase of the Advowson can be legally completed, upon which point he would take the opinion of Counsel – He says that the Purchase money shall be immediately deposited with Mr King <3> – I have requested him to write to Mr King on the subject presuming you have had some communication with him since I last saw you –
I am Dear Sir Yours faithfully
West Awdry.
H. F. Talbot Esq.
Notes:
1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.
2. George Finch (1794–1870), JP & MP.
3. Of William Read King & Son, solicitors, London.