Bath
Jany 12th 1833
Sir,
In compliance with your request, I return you an answer but as you did not send a notice according to the Rules of the Selwood Foresters <1> the last Dinner stands due against you six shillings and sixpence
I Remain
Your Most obedt Servt
William Hoitt
NB. You had better send a similar Notice to the secretary of the Society or your name will be printed in the Lists.H. F. Talbot Esqre M.P.
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Notes:
1. The Selwood Foresters, an archery society and social club that attracted wealthy members and held regular archery competitions.