Chippenham ^<1>

16 Jany 1840

Dear Sir,

My Aunt M^rs Arnold has readily consented to add her name to those I mentioned this Morning as Sureties for the faithful execution of My Office, and I have written to Town for the form of the necessary Security. I find on Enquiry that the County Clerks give Security to the Sheriff, though the risk is I believe very trifling – M^r Tanner at present acts for North Wilts & M^r Whitmarsh for the Southern Division of the County.

I remain Dear Sir
Your Obliged Serv^t

West Awdry.

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Notes:

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