TALBOT210

6 S^t Colme Street

Wednesday

My dear Papa,

Your question rather embarrasses me. We had settled, as you know, for Baby ¹ to be named – John Henry as we thought it sounded better, than Henry John – At the same time, I wished him to be called Henry; and I didn’t think it would matter much which was really his first name – as so many people are called by the second name, though it is not the general rule –

He has already been registered by the name of John Henry, as you know that must be done at three weeks old – but I do not know if that makes a difference; –

As Johnnie ² is not here, & will not return till tonight, I cannot speak to him about it, but I will shew him your note when he comes home. I hope it will be a fine day for all of you tomorrow – I am so glad that we have managed to have the Christening in the house.

Y^r affec^te daughter

Tilly–