My dear G.

It has just occurred to me that M^rs. D. of Creskeld(?) offered to give me note to her solicitors in London for permission to search piles of old deeds about the Family.² Is it possible that Col. Chester might find out something by looking to any of the oldest deeds relating to Cleatham?³ In this case it w^d. be necessary to get strong note to solicitor mentioning Col. Chesters name— I know not at all whether this w^d be worth while.

C. D

Horace is just come in after a most delightful talk w. T.H.F—which I consider settles it tho’ nothing definite was said he made himself so very nice to H. that I am sure the attraction must have been mutual⁴