TALBOT1825

Clarges S^{t 1}

Wednesday

My dear Henry

The enclosed is from M^rs Steel; and having learnt by a letter from Charles ² that it contained a report of his health, I opened & read it. As Harrow ³ is so very short a journey from London, I have determined to go down there this morning & see Charles myself – and leave what arrangements they wish us to make about getting him home, when he is thought to be sufficiently recovered. Perhaps I may write a line when I am in Charles’ apartment today, but if it should happen to be too late for the post, or if there is nothing very particular to say, I will delay writing till tomorrow. Charles tells me that he was sent into the sick cottage ⁴ & kept in bed all Monday. Yesterday he was allowed to sit up & write me a rather long letter. He says the holidays begin next Tuesday – but as he is not to go into school again this quarter, he supposes he will be sent home as soon as he is well enough.

Your Affectly your’s

Constance –

I had a head ache myself & did not answer your letter yesterday – but now I must say that none of us wish to prolong our stay in London beyond the 30^th – and that we prefer going home to Lacock, then doing anything else at present. Perhaps the sea may be thought good for Charles – but we will discuss that when we know more –