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Document number: 9055
Date: 26 Dec 1865
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: EDGELL Edward Betenson
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number: Acc 21470 [envelope only]
Last updated: 19th April 2012

Bromham Rectory.
Chippenham.
Decr 26th 1865.

Sir

It is proposed to build New schools here – wh are much needed – & I venture to apply to you as a Landowner in the Parish – to aid us. The amount we want is about £930. On the other side, I send you a list of those, who have already subscribed.

Believe me Yr’s faithfully Edward B. Edgell

The Crown – £200 & the site.

The Rector….100

Major Sp[icer?]..100

F. A. L. Locke Esqr 100

Edwd Gaby Esq 50•

Mr Banks… 25•

Mrs Starky… 25•

[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esqr
Lacock Abbey.
Wilts

13 Gt Stuart St
Edinburgh