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Document number: 2233
Date: 26 Sep 1831
Dating: dated by postmark
Postmark: 26 Sep 1831
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: KEENE C & Company
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA31-052
Last updated: 1st September 2003

Electoral Flannel – This curious article A pattern of which is enclosed is composed entirely of the finest picked Electoral of Saxony Wool – the same material that is used in the manufacture of Gentlemens Superfine Cloths – continues on Sale and is now superseding all others being possessed of the same absorbent properties as the Welch & is entirely free from irritation hitherto the price has limited its Sale – but now being rendered quite as low – or lower than common Flannels – allowing for extra Width & Wear – on comparison it is always preferred – there are three qualities the finest of which is enclosed (Sold by appointment by C. Keene & Co – No 102 New Bond Street N.B. – A list of articles for Charitable purposes at the Manufacturers prices from 1st Octr to 1st Jany

H.F. Talbot Esqr
31 Sackville Street
London

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