Chippenham ^<1>

April 6^th 1838

Dear Sir /

Nicholas Crocker called on me after you left Lacock & gave me all the Particulars in his power respecting the burning of the Furze –

From the information w^ch he had then been able to collect, there did not appear sufficient evidence to authorize our taking any one into Custody – but I desired him to continue his enquiries & report if any thing further should transpire – Wright the Police Man, appears very anxious to find out the offenders & I have desired him to communicate any information w^ch he may be able to obtain – to my Son ^<2> – during my absence in London next Week – & if necessary, he will apply for a Summons & bring the Parties before the Magistrates at the Corsham meeting – I am so satisfied with the Vigilance of Wright, that I have no doubt of his success – if any Clue is to be found – When I write to S^t Leonards to mention the Remittance after the Audit, I will take care to let you know if any thing has been found out –

I am Dear Sir
Y^r Obliged Ser^t

W. H. Awdry

W. H. F. Talbot Esq^r
31 Sackville Street
Piccadilly
London

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Notes:

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

2. West Awdry (1807–1892), solicitor, Chippenham.