Chippenham ^<1>

9^th Jan^ry 1837

Dear Sir /

I was glad to find at Lacock, to day, that the old greenhouse had been repaired at a trifling expence – Reed ^<2> had sufficient old Glass to do it & the only expence, he informed me, was the Labour of the Glazier – He says that he can warm it as well as before –

I have written to Osbornes ^<3> & Ward ^<4> about the new Line proposed for the Railway – & one of the Firm has since called at my office, leaving a Message, that a correct plan of what is intended to be done, shall be sent for your inspection forthwith – I therefore hope to shew it you by the time you think of being at Lacock –

I am Dear Sir
Y^r Obliged Ser^t

W. H. Awdry

H. F. Talbot Esq
Post Office
Sidmouth
Devon

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Notes:

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

2. Misspelling of John Reid, head gardener at Lacock Abbey.

3. Osborn & Sons.

4. Richard James Ward, of Bath.