TALBOT2033

My dear Henry

I have been out of Town for a couple of Days & did not receive your Letter till my return, I must there direct this to Lacock – I have seen several Horses for you but none that I like, except at too large Prices – I do not however yet despair – & at all events you may ride when you will please the Mare I have got for the double purpose of carrying myself & the Girls. ¹ – I am very unlucky – in Dorchester ² having an inflammation in his eyes, which will I fear end in Blindness – at this moment when in truth it is impossible to walk, I miss the convenience of the cab very much – I should think your Pony will carry you much better after all this rest, if you will have him taken up & physicked than he did last year – We saw the Review very pleasantly from L^d Dudleys ³ upper windows, it was really a fine sight – the King ⁴ is doing more than any of his subjects could – & I wish he may not be the worse for his exertions in this weather – I am glad to hear from Fitzsimmons ⁵ that Strong ⁶ is at work – I must stay for the Levee ⁷ on the 4 Aug^t but the next day I conclude we shall leave Town – whether by the Isle of wight for a couple of Days sailing is not yet determined – but likely –

GOD bless you

C. F.

W. H. Fox Talbot Esq^r
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham