Reference2664/3/1B/140
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TitleLetters to Charles Henry Talbot.
Description1. 2 Aug 1897 from J Moulton at The Hall, Bradford-on-Avon, about Charles' paper on Longleat. Notes that there was an inaccuracy when referring to the fireplace in his dining room; that the bosses were altered by his father and that one is a dahlia and the other roses; the introduction of the dahlia was by way of a joke in order to puzzle architects and others. Mr Moulton himself would prefer the plain bosses but would hesitate to condemn his father's alteration as he was a man of refined taste.
2. 7 Aug 1897 Copy letter from G P Fuller at Neston Park about the burial ground at Lacock and burial ground acts and church building acts, consecrated and unconsecrated ground, and who should accept responsibilities.
3. 26 Nov 1897 from P Delme Awdry to say William Alexander who rents two small fields at Wick Lane called "The Corners" at £2 per annum is willing and desirous of giving them over to Frank Banks who wishes to rent them from Michaelmas last at the same rent: asks if Charles is willing for this to be carried out.
4. 10 Dec 1897 from P Delme Awdry talking about tenants and what they owe in rent; and repairs to gates. Also a note by Charles Henry Talbot about the various tenants and what repairs they want on their properties.
5. 14 Dec 1897 from P Delme Awdry about William Cowling who wants to move to the cottage recently occupied by Emily Selman; Elias Smith spoke to Warrilow about his windows and complained about the cold, and Warrilow told him that he had better see how much it would cost to repair the windows from Jenkins & Webb, and if the cost was small he could do the work and the bill should be allowed to him; Walter Joyce has complained about his kitchen window and asks for a new one.
6. 3 Jan 1898 from E H Clutterbuck, Hardenhuish Park saying that in the towns of Chippenham and Corsham one district councillor represents roughly 500 of the population but in the villages one councillor represents a much smaller number. On these grounds with a population of 1180 Lacock might claim another district councillor. A large district like Lacock also includes Notton and Bowden Hill and they ought to have a representative. In order for this to happen the Parish Council passes a resolution for the desirability of having an additional District Councillor and a copy of this resolution is passed to the District Council and County Council.
7. 4 Jan 1898 from Mary Elms at Bowden Hill to say she has written to Mr Awdry twice and has heard nothing so is writing directly to Charles: the thatch has blown off a corner of her cottage and the rain comes in; it has been put back three times but comes off again quickly.
8. 1 Feb 1898 from Matilda Caroline Gilchrist-Clark wishing him a happy birthday and hoping that he is starting to recover from his illness. She too is ill and the doctor says she will recover but needs patience. She is being well looked after by Mary but feels her patience must be lessening.
9. 4 Feb 1898 from Louisa Strode enclosing something given to her by a Mrs Stewart who knows Mrs Gilchrist-Clark. She and "Maud" (Matilda) attended a Liberal meeting the previous night and heard many speeches. They joined in the show of hands and sang the chorus of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" which was being sung by a lady with an organ accompanying her - everyone had a programme with the words. Mr Mendl who had just been elected for Plymouth was there and spoke and received great applause.
Date1897-1898
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