Description | 1. 19 Dec 1870 from his father, William Henry Fox Talbot at Lacock. "G" is still ill. Tells him to look out for the eclipse of the sun on the 22nd. 2. 17 Apr 1867 from William Henry Fox Talbot at 13 Great Street, Edinburgh. Agrees with Charles' idea for producing an engraving, adds suggestions. Speculation as to why Mr Mereweather has given up the shooting, mentioning Lord Lansdowne and an insolent tenant, Croker. Protecting the monumental stones in the cloisters. Tells him to ask Gilling to photograph a chapter of the large bible from the library, and a page from the Statute Ricardi Secund. Gives instructions. 3. 22 Aug 1870 from H G Mundy with family news and asking if there is any resolution to the vicarage problem. 4. Jan 1869 to William Henry Fox Talbot from Professor Kelland about scientific matters. 5. 22 May 1867 from Awdry of Notton discussing the vicar who is energetic and hard working. Mentions the school which is efficient but not a big enough building. 6. 7 Dec 1907 from Lt Colonel Herbert Mildmay who is compiling a memoir of the Mildmay family and wants information from Charles. Mentions the diary of Grace Sharington (Mildmay) about disputes with her brother in law and sister over the will of Henry Sharington. 7. 17 Dec 1907 from Lt Colonel Herbert Mildmay thanking him for interesting letters and photographs. 8. 27 Jun 1904 from A W Bartlett, secretary, Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain thanking him for and accepting offer of a collotype of Kossuth. 9. 1 Jul 1904 from A W Bartlett who has received the portrait of Kossuth. 10. 17 Feb 1877 from unknown with an estimate for shed at Mr Crisp's. 11. 5 Jan 1883 from T Vezey and Co, coach builders and harness makers enclosing a bill for a second-hand brougham. 12. 1868 Plans of lands and shooting rights of Lord Lansdowne (very fragile). |