Chippenham <1>
23 Aug. 1865
Dear Sir,
On reference to your Fire Insurance Policy I find the reduction of duty will be £4Ì9Ì9: pr Ann: There was no offer for any of your Cottages in Forest Lane at the Auction yesterday – but a small piece of Garden Ground in Melksham Parish <2> sold for £46– £6– beyond the reserved price
I think I may have an offer for the cottage by private contract.
I remain dear Sir Your’s obliged
West Awdry
H. F. Talbot Esq
[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Notes:
1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.
2. Diocese of Salisbury, extending from Melksham, Wiltshire: market town near Lacock, 2 miles S.