| Description | 1. 5 Sep 1940 Letter to Richard Foley at the Lacock Abbey estate office from Walter Rudman & Edwards, Architects, Chippenham, referring to the condition of St Cyriac's Church, Lacock; makes recommendations as to what repairs should be carried out.
2. 6 Jun 1942 Schedule of plight and condition of a portion of the residential quarters at Lacock Abbey from the Military Authorities listing the condition of the abbey which came into requisition and use of the Military Authorities on 14 Apr 1942.
3. 12 Mar 1945 Inventory and valuation of garden utensils at Lacock Abbey made by Matilda Talbot. Items include petrol lawn mowers, a watering can, shears and various ladders etc.
4. 31 May 1922 Letter and certificate of registration under the Registration and Searches Act to Matilda Talbot from Mr F W Showers of The Great Western Railway referring to the redemption of tithe number 26322. Includes a letter of 26 Jan 1921 to Matilda Talbot from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries referring to the same.
5. 15 Apr 1941 Schedule of outgoings for repairs to Lacock Abbey estate for 1939, 1940 and 1941. Written on a form relating to the Government Evacuation Scheme, points for householders.
6. 1949 Lacock Abbey Bank Statements from January to December.
7. Folder entitled "Lacock Abbey requisitioning":
a. Notes on the state of various buildings on the Lacock estate.
b. 10 Jun 1942 Letter to Richard Foley from the Quartering Commandant relating to the requisitioning of parts of Lacock Abbey.
c. 24 Feb 1944 Letters between Richard Foley and the War Department Estate Office at Durrington relating to compensation payments for Lacock Abbey Stone Gallery and 10 bedrooms.
d. 28th March 1944. Copy letter to the War Department Land Agent from Richard Foley stating he has received a cheque for rental and insurance due to Matilda Talbot on 25 Mar 1944.
e. 18 Dec 1944 Letter to Colonel Smyth Pigott from Richard Foley confirming a conversation that Lacock Abbey and grounds have now passed to the National Trust.
f. Adjustment of rating consequent upon requisitioning.
g. 1st Dec 1944 Copy letter to the Command Land Agent, Durrington referring to rent due to the National Trust for a pill box at Lacock Abbey.
h. Letters referring to various payments from the War Department and Richard Foley.
i. Plan of Lacock Abbey showing requisitioned areas.
j. 10 Feb 1945 Copy letter from Richard Foley to the War Department and their reply relating to work carried out on the lighting installation at Lacock Abbey.
k. 28 Mar 1945 Copy letter from Richard Foley stating that William Coleman will no longer be acting as caretaker of the requisitioned portions of the Abbey.
l. 23 Apr 1945 Note from the Quartering Commandant, North Wilts, to the National Trust relating to forms of surrender of the requisitioned portion of Lacock Abbey.
m. 28 Aug 1944 Two letters from the War Department Land Agent relating to the rental of the Abbey, the drive, grass verge and 19 Church Street.
n. 30 Mar 1944. Various letters to Richard Foley from the War Department Estate Office relating to payment of rent and insurance.
o. 17 Mar [1944] Letter to the War Department Land Agent from Richard Foley relating to the electrical installation. Includes the reply from the War Department.
p. Mar 1944 Compensation claim from Matilda Talbot including receipts for work carried out by E Edwards, plumber and decorator, and E Smallcombe, cabinet maker.
q. 26 Feb 1944 Letters and a plan of Lacock Abbey sent to Richard Foley from the Quartering Commandant relating to the surrendering of Lacock Abbey.
r. 1942 Water supply details for Lacock Abbey.
s. 27 Jun 1944. Letter from the Quartering Commandant relating to the location of keys for the requisitioned portions of Lacock Abbey.
t. 1943 Letters between the Quartering Commandant and Richard Foley relating to the condition of a faulty roof at Lacock Abbey.
u. 7 Apr 1944 Letter to Richard Foley from the Quartering Commandant referring to a missing letter.
v. 12 Apr 1944 Letter to Richard Foley from the Quartering Commandant relating to forms of surrender for a portion of Lacock Abbey.
w. 28 Apr 1944 Letters between the Quartering Commandant and Richard Foley relating to problems of heating water in the stone gallery.
x. 20 May 1944 Letters to Richard Foley from the War Department confirming that no claim would be made against the War Department for dilapidations.
y. 12 Jun 1944 Letters between the War Department Estate Office and Richard Foley relating to the reduction of rental compensation.
z. 15 Jun 1944 Letters between the County Valuer and Richard Foley regarding the remission of rates on the requisitioned part of the premises.
8. Notes of payment for insurance and rent from the Command Land Agent, Durrington.
9. 9 Aug 1943 Various letters (reference 51/1218/R) from the War Department relating to the requisitioning of the Stone Gallery and 10 bedrooms, the drive and grass verges.
10. 24 July 1943 Notes from the Command Land Agent to Richard Foley relating to the rental and insurance of Lacock Abbey and 19 Church Street. Includes a bill for the removal of furniture from 19 Church Street.
11. 2 Apr 1943 Letters between the War Department Estate Office and Matilda Talbot relating to 19 Church Street Lacock.
12. 10 Nov 1942 Note from the Command Pay Office to Matilda Talbot referring to a payment.
13. 30 Oct 1942 Letters between the War Department Land Office and Richard Foley relating to fire insurance at Lacock Abbey.
14. 5 Oct 1942 Agreement between Matilda Talbot and Major L S Vail, Command Land Agent, for the payment of £70 per annum to Matilda Talbot. Includes various letters relating to meetings to discuss the question of rent or compensation.
15. 6 Aug 1942 Letter to Captain Vail referring to the enclosure of Messrs Smallcombe's account.
16. 24 Jul 1942 Letters between Richard Foley and Captain Vail relating to the plight of conditioning (3).
17. 2 Jul 1942 Letter from the the Barrack Office, to Richard Foley referring to a claim.
18. Jun 1942 Receipted bills relating to Lacock Abbey and 19 Church Street.
19. 23 Jun 1942 Letter to the Garrison Engineer, Chippenham, referring to polluted water from the cook house and ablution block.
20. Note of correspondence by Richard Foley relating to the Compensation (Defence) Act 1939.
21. 17 Jun 1942 Letters between Captain Vail and Major Smyth Pigott relating to meetings about the requisitioning of a portion of Lacock Abbey (4).
22. 13 Jun 1942 Letter to Captain Vail referring to the rental of £10 per annum for 19 Church Street.
23. 10 Jun 1942 Preliminary notice of requisition from Major Smyth Pigott to Richard Foley.
24. 10 Jun 1942 Letters between Captain Vail and Richard Foley and Richard Foley requesting a meeting to discuss the requisitioning of part of Lacock Abbey.
25. 8 Jun 1942 Letter from Captain Vail to Richard Foley referring to the rental of 19 Church Street.
26. 2 Jun 1942. Note from the Barrack Office to Richard Foley relating to a claim form.
27. 1 Jun 1942 Letters between Captain Vail and Richard Foley relating to the arrangement of a meeting to discuss compensation payable for the premises at Lacock Abbey.
28. 3 May 1942 Note from the Barrack Office to Mr Richard Foley relating to a claim form.
29. 30 Apr 1942 Letter from the Commercial Union Assurance Company to Richard Foley with a quote for the fire policy 14225208.
30. 14 Apr 1942 Agreement from Major General Halstead to take possession of part of Lacock Abbey.
31. Undated schedule from the Southern Command relating to the acquisition of part of Lacock Abbey.
32. 10 Apr 1942 Account from the War Department to Richard Foley.
33. 9 Apr 1942 Letters and agreement from the War Department to Richard Foley relating to the acquisition of part of Lacock Abbey.
34. 3 Apr 1942 Note from the Barrack Office to Richard Foley relating to a claim form.
35. 20 Mar 1942 Note referring to the plight and conditions statement for 19 Church Street to Richard Foley from C Smyth Pigott.
36. 12th March 1942 Notes to Q C North Wilts from the Officer in Charge, C S D Chippenham, relating to furniture stored in the Nuns Gallery (2).
37. 2 Mar 1942 Note from the Barrack Office to Richard Foley relating to an account sent in respect of water consumed in the requisitioned portion of Lacock Abbey.
38. 28 Feb 1942 Letters between C Smyth Pigott and Richard Foley relating to access for engineers to carry out work (2).
39. 26 Feb 1942 Letters between Matilda Talbot and Major Smyth Pigott relating to the date of possession of part of Lacock Abbey (2).
40. 10 Feb 1942 Letter from the War Departmentartment, Bath to Richard Foley relating to the acceptance by Matilda Talbot of the sum of £88 per annum for the requisitioned part of Lacock Abbey.
41. 6 Feb 1942 Note from the Barrack Office referring to a claim in respect of water consumed in the requisitioned part of Lacock Abbey.
42. 20 Jan 1942 Note from the War Department, Bath to Lacock Abbey relating to insurance payments.
43. 29 Dec 1941 Letter from the Commercial Union Assurance Company referring to fire insurance policy 14225208. Includes two letters between the War Department and Richard Foley relating to payment.
44. 24 Dec 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from Captain Vail relating to a meeting to discuss compensation.
45. 2 Dec 1941 Note from the Barrack Office referring to payment for water consumed in the requisitioned part of Lacock Abbey.
46. 2 Dec 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from the War Office Lands Office thanking him for a letter enclosing four copies of the schedule of condition.
47. 28 Nov 1941 Letters between Richard Foley and the War Department Land Office regarding a meeting to discuss portions of Lacock Abbey (3).
48. 6-18 Nov 1941 Letters between Richard Foley and S A Q C North Wilts relating to a plight and condition statement for a double garage in outbuildings at Lacock Abbey (5).
49. 1 Nov 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from the Barrack Office referring to water consumed in the requisitioned part of Lacock Abbey.
50. 24 Oct 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from S A Q C North Wilts relating to the requisitioning of a garage at Lacock Abbey.
51. 18 Oct 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from the War Department Lands Office, Bath, thanking him for a letter relating to a claim form.
52. 29 Sep 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from the Barrack Office referring to water consumed in the requisitioned part of Lacock Abbey. Included is an assessment of the amount used being 16,488 gallons.
53. 20 Aug-25 Sep 1941 Letters between S A Q C North Wilts and H G Foley relating to the requisitioning of additional portions of Lacock Abbey (4).
54. 14-16 Aug 1941 Letters between Richard Foley and S A Q C North Wilts relating to the storage of items at present in the Lumber Room (3).
55. 6 and 8 Aug 1941 Letters between Richard Foley and S A Q C North Wilts relating to problems with a ceiling above part of Lacock Abbey occupied by the troops (2).
56. 30 Jul-6 Nov 1941 Letters between the Barrack Office and Richard Foley relating to water consumed in the occupied part of Lacock Abbey. Includes an assessment of 39,940 gallons (3).
57. Undated note stating that on or about May 30 1941, about 25 men and 7 large vehicles arrived.
58. 17 Jul 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from S A Q C North Wilts referring to the enclosure of a plight and condition statement for Lacock Abbey.
59. 12 Jul 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from the War Department, Bath relating to the receipt of 4 copies of the schedule of condition.
60. Undated schedule of plight and condition of a portion of Lacock Abbey outbuildings.
61. 13 Jun-11 Jul 1941 Letters between S A Q C North Wilts and Richard Foley relating to the provision of a plight and condition statement of accommodation at Lacock Abbey (3).
62. 9 Jun 1941 Letter and claim form sent to Richard Foley from the War Department, Bath.
63. 9 Jun 1941 Letter to Richard Foley from S A Q C North Wilts relating to the enclosure of a requisition for two further stalls at Lacock Abbey.
64. 3 Jun 1941 Note relating to the erection of a cookhouse in the wood yard at Lacock Abbey.
65. 7 Mar 1941 Letters to H G and Richard Foley, The Towers, Lacock from S A Q C North Wilts requesting a plight and condition statement. Also relating to the enclosure of surrender notices (2).
66. 11 Mar 1941 Notice of surrender referring to one downstairs room in stables at Lacock Abbey.
67. 2 and 7 Oct 1941 Letters to Richard Foley from the War Department, Bath relating to the enclosure of claim forms for the requisitioned property (2).
68. 3 Sep 1941 Two forms and a letter between S A Q C North Wilts and Richard Foley relating to the requisition of one downstairs room in the stables at Lacock Abbey for use as a cook house. |