| Description | 1. 19 Sep Letter from William Henry Fox Talbot: need to wait for result of auction in November; unable to purchase Life Insurance.
2. 13 Sep 1826 Letter from William Henry Fox Talbot discussing his possible purchase of the Ware Park estate, the price and what that includes. Mentions Mr Lythgoe of Essex Street, the solicitor for the sale.
3. 14 Sep 1826 Letter from William Read King asking for the particulars of the Ware Park estate.
4. 18 Sep 1826 Letter from William Read King (written on the back of a previous draft): he has met with Mr Lythgoe: Ware estate to be sold as one Lot by the auctioneer Mr Hoggart. Mentions a Mr Bye.
5. Undated letter from William Henry Fox Talbot. Mentions Mr Fortune.
6. Undated note from William Henry Fox Talbot arranging a meeting at Serjeante Inn.
7. Undated note from William Henry Fox Talbot arranging a meeting.
8. 17 Sep 1826 Note from William Henry Fox Talbot arranging a meeting.
9. 12 Oct 1826 Letter from William Henry Fox Talbot: leaving London for Paris; wishing to be advised if the Ware Park estate is sold at auction; asks that Mr Vizard be told his wish of being in Parliament.
10. 20 Oct 1826 Draft letter from William Read King: the Ware estate must be sold; details what the expected value comprises; good time to buy; could then break it up and sell parts; mention of Mr Fortune "the City Scamp", Mr Vizard and Mr Awdry.
11. 20 Oct 1826 Letter from William Read King, reflecting above draft. Includes calculations on Ware Park estate values.
12. 12 Oct 1826 Letter from William Henry Fox Talbot: cannot make a speculative purchase; reminder to speak with Mr Vizard regarding entering Parliament. |