| Description | 1. 1 Jan from W Keen asking him to come in when he is passing as the water comes in, and he would like Charles to see some things in his property.
2. 3 Apr from Frederick Banks to say he has sent a list of Doultons Traps; discusses some suggestions.
3. 4 Apr from Kemp Brothers to say they have not heard from Charles about his clock, and if they can be of service they would be very glad.
4. 7 Apr from Kemp Brothers thanking Charles for his letter; when he is ready to have the clock repaired, they are at his service.
5. 7 Apr from Richard Childs of the North West Wilts Liberal Association with notice of the annual meeting of the National Liberal Association, and would Charles like a ticket.
6. 14 Apr from Mary Elmes at Bowden Hill asking if Mr Banks could come and look at her bedroom floor and the top of the stairs.
7. 15 Apr from Richard Foley, Estate Office, Lackham about Naish Hill Farm, drawing Charles' attention to the state of the WC and the porch which are both in a very unsafe condition. Asks Charles' opinion.
8. 15 Apr Postcard from H E Medlicott at Potterne to say that at their committee meeting it was decided to visit Charles on 15 July but other details were not decided.
9. 18 Apr Postcard from Richard Childs, Westmead House, Chippenham about the Bristol meeting and whether Charles is interested in attending.
10. 21 Apr from H W Armstrong at Lacock Vicarage to say that he went to Corsham that day and Brakspear is working on the plans. Mentions the bad smoke and flames on Sunday.
11. 26 Apr from P Delme Awdry to say that George Banks and his wife have gone from the cottage on Bowden Hill to the Chippenham workhouse, and their son, who has paid up the rent, asks permission to pass over the cottage and garden to John Chivers who works for Herbert Harris.
12. 28 Apr from P Delme Awdry to say that George Banks' son has had all the rent due; John Chivers is not the one who rents a house in Forest Lane but rents a house at Melksham Forest from Mr Giles, the tenant of Stroud Farm. He works for Herbert Harris and wants to be nearer his work. Mr Awdry thinks he will be a good tenant but will only be a monthly tenant so can be got rid of easily.
13. 28 Apr from J. H & H Blake asking if Charles would be prepared to give the tenancy of the Red Lion to them when the current tenant wishes to leave.
14. 2 May from Wilkins Brothers & Hudson Ltd and Pickwick Brewery in Corsham about the two licensed properties and their wish to lease them.
15. 5 May from Wilkins Bros & Hudson Ltd noting that Charles does not want to lease the two properties.
16. 5 May from Kemp Brothers to confirm their foreman will wait upon Charles the next day. |