31 Sackville St <1>
Saturday
Sir
Will you be so good to send me if you will have Black Silk of Worsted Stockings for the Footman’s there will be a Silver Band at the Knee of the Breeches and of course Black Silk stocking will look the best, Lady Elisabeth <2> told me she had written to you to know if you have settled to have cocked or Plain Hats the former will be about £1 more, each, Mr. Fletcher <3> told he will have the Dress Livery ready by Thursday, I have Inclosed Osborns Bill the other Bill & Receipt I sent in the Box yesterday
I remain your humble
servant
J Wright
H. Fox Talbot Esq
Laycock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts
Notes:
1. 31 Sackville Street, London residence of the Feildings, often used as a London base by WHFT.
2. Lady Elisabeth Theresa Feilding, née Fox Strangways, first m Talbot (1773–1846), WHFT’s mother.
3. Of George & Henry Fletcher, army clothiers, London.