The Churchwardens of Dudley beg leave most respectfully to
inform your Lordship that, as it is found expedient to put up
a Gallery in Saint Edmund's Church, for the accommodation of
the inhabitants, while the Parish Church is building; that a
space on your Lordship's Chancel being the only one for such
Gallery, which will become your Lordship's property hereafter;
that there is no power of applying any part of the subscription
money, raised for the intended New Parish Church, towards the
said Gallery; and that the parishioners having contributed to
the utmost of their means, for the erection of the Church--we
are emboldened by your Lordship's great liberality, on
all occasions to the town of Dudley, to solicit your kind
assistance to enable us to complete the Gallery, according to
an estimate amounting to £181, which will greatly add to the
many obligations which we owe your Lordship. In behalf of the
parish, we are my Lord,
Your Lordship's much obliged,
And most respectful Servants,
T. HILL AND EDWARD GUEST.
The Right Honourable
Lord Viscount Dudley and Ward,
Park Lane, London.
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