Chippenham <1>
Tuesday night
Dear Sir,
I have seen the Proprietors of the Cloth & of the Silk factories, & I am desired by both to say, that they shall have much pleasure in shewing them to you at any time, but they request a previous Note from you, mentioning the day you intend calling, in order that they may be at home – Mr Rawlins of the Cloth factory, said he should be from home next Thursday – Mr Spiers <2> mentioned having recd your Card the other day –
I will attend minutely to all your instructions on the subject of the future Repairs – & remain
Dear Sir
Yr obliged Servt
W. H. Awdry
P. S.I shall be truly happy to avail myself of your permission, to express your sentiments on the subject of the Election System –
W. H. F. Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Notes:
1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.
2. Joseph Spiers, silk manufacturer. [See Doc. No: 02182].