TALBOT2593

London
15^th Feb

Dear M^r F.

Caroline ¹ comes Saturday night, to the Burlington Hotel. ² I never had less time for writing than at present, which must be my excuse for not doing so oftener – I don’t more particularly wish the road on Nash Hill ³ to be mended than any other which the vestry may prefer: but if a parcel of men are standing idle, can the farmers object to their improving the roads, instead of being paid for doing no good at all? I sent your letter to Major Graham; ⁴ – what ought I to pay for a pair of horses, & coachman per week? – I was not present at the division last night, having a bad cold. I see Ministers beat Hume, ⁵ but not by a majority of 2 to 1.

The measure of Irish Church Reform ⁶ was received with great applause in the House.

Yours aff^ly
H.T.

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