Chippenham <1>
25th May 1831
Dear Sir,
Having been prompted at your suggestion to put forward the taking a new Census of the Parish I with much pleasure take the earliest opportunity of making you acquainted with the result – I only received it yesterday – the only remark I can make upon it is that it has been done by the Bailiff of the hundred the deputy Overseer & the county Clerk. & it appears to have been done correctly –. I believe the Parties would make oath to it if required – I also add a copy of the Survey of 1821<2>
I remain Dear Sir Your obt Sert
W. Gundry
| Males | Females | Total |
| 2096 – | 2227 – | 4323 |
| 1821 | ||
| 1656 | 1850 | 3506 |
W. H. F. Talbot Esqre
Lacock Abbey
Notes:
1. Chippenham, Wiltshire: largest town near Lacock, 3 miles N.
2. Ordnance Survey, which prior to the first census collected some statistical information.