TALBOT1547

My dear Talbot

I congratulate you on your safe return from your late Continental expedition & should be very glad if you would accompany M^r F.¹ when he comes down to see me, I fear however that L^y E. & your sisters² will keep you a prisoner as long as they can & load me with reproaches for making so barbarous a proposal – Whenever you feel inclined for a change of air I recommend you this spot you might exercise your taste for Botany on the Wild Heaths of Norfolk & at the same time improve your health – Nothing at all events can give me greater pleasure than seeing you here whenever it suits your convenience – Remember me kindly to all your party & believe me

Ever y^rs sincerely
G. Montgomerie

PS.

A few days ago it blew hard from the South with torrents of rain but very mild, in an instant as by magic it blew a gale from the North converting the same rain to snow, the whole terminated by a bright sunshine & clear frost – The changes were worthy of a scene produced by the Touch of Harlequins wand in a Pantomime – The comparison is I hope not profane –

Garboldisham

March 22^d 1827

Henry Fox Talbot Esq^r
Brighton
Sussex