Add. MS a/659/32
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26 Sept. 1832(?)
Part of Additional Manuscripts a
Melton.—Is unable to accept the committee’s invitation to dine at Yarmouth.
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Transcript
My dear Sir
Upon my return home last night I found your letter. I am sorry I cannot avail myself of the flattering invitation from the Committee to dine at Yarmouth on the 29th as I have an engagement of some standing which leaves me no choice
I am My dear Sir
Yours very truly
Jacob. Astley
Melton. Sepr 26th 1832 {1}
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Dawson Turner has added at the top, ‘To Chr. Sayers Esq.’
{1} The last digit of the year is uncertain. The stroke which has been taken as a ‘2’ is larger than the other figures and may perhaps be simply a flourish.