Lacock
Sept 8. 1876
Dear Sir
You will be sorry to hear that our hopes for the recovery of our dear friend Madame Petit have proved delusive. She died at 4 oclock this afternoon after an illness of more than two months-
The ladies of my family are in great grief, their friendship having been of many years duration.
Believe me
Yours very truly
H.F. Talbot
West Awdry Esq