TALBOT1267

[this is written on the same sheet as a note from Amélina - see ]

My dear Henry.

If Gwynne ¹ had not been detained at Chippenham ² & I had heard of this wretched affair in time for the Morning Coach I should certainly have gone to you – for I think it must have been a severe shock to you – & though I could not have done much good still it might have been some comfort to you to have me to talk to –

Poor Reading ³ how I pity him, & his wretched wife who I hear is in bad health – I can conceive nothing so horrid as their failings I cannot but be glad your Mother & sisters ⁴ were all there – you will very likely not receive this letter if you come by the early coach so I will only say that they are all better & my gout on the mend –

God bless you
C.F.

Monday

W. H. Fox Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham.