Sir

when I was first consulted respecting the ground for M^rs Gaisfords monument I suggested to M^r Gaisford that the ground should be gothic carved in Caen stone and the inscription engraved on a brass plate in gothic letters but since I have seen the church I still think it should be so I therefore beg to hand you two slight sketches drawn to a scale to suit both the marbles and of the same period as the monuments in the church in which these are to be placed Awaiting your further instructions

I am Sir Your most obedient Servant
Tho^s Grimsley

F. Talbot Esq^re

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F. Talbot Esq^re
Laycock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts
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Greta Bank
Keswick
Cumberland.