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Document number: 2566
Date: 12 Jan 1833
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: HOITT William
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA33(MW)-005
Last updated: 29th June 2007

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.