Sir,

I have seen the Collector of the watch Rate, ^<1> & paid him for one quarter only to Midsummer last – & desired him to apply to me for any demands he may have against you in future. – These incessant applications are certainly very annoying, & I will therefore if you wish it relieve you from them hereafter.

I remain
Sir
Your most Obed^t
& very Humble Serv^t

W. J. Luxmoore

Albany

19 Dec^r 1825

H. F. Talbot Esq^re

H. F. Talbot Esq^re
Moreton
Dorsetshire
Blandford

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Notes:

1. This is a reference to the constitution of the ‘nightly watch’ enforced by the Metropolitan Police Act, instigated by Robert Peel in his efforts to establish a new police force for London.