TALBOT2822

Lacock Abbey
Feb 21. 1834

My dear Henry

Thank you for M^r Gisbornes ¹ letter to the Unionists of Derby. – I think it is written too much in the form of a sermon to make much impression, besides I do n have not heard that it is the fear of violating the Oath which prevents their disuniting. But as of course you have not had time to read it yourself my observations will be wasted upon you. –

I am sorry to hear you are so tired, but you will have tomorrow & Sunday for a nice long rest. –

M^r Feilding ² managed to catch cold the other on Wednesday after trying a hot air bath. – and all yesterday he was very miserable indeed & had a return of the pain in his face. – but today I am happy to say he seems greatly improved, though without any apparent cause. He has again left his own room & is established in the gallery. –

I have told Fitz Simmons ³ about getting some pots ready for the rest of the seeds. – today he has been digging & raking your botanic garden, you have no idea how nice it looked. – Pray keep all the parcels till you come & can bring them yourself. – M^r Feilding has says he can easily wait for England & the English, ⁴ & my things are not of the slightest consequence. –

Lady Elisabeth ⁵ is afraid I have been trying to persuade you to abandon your duties which she says is very wrong; pray do not imagine I wish you to do so. – The letter for Somerset St. ⁶ may be sent by the 2^d post or Edward ⁷ whichever suits your convenience. –

M^rs Gwynne ⁸ encloses one for Fanny, ⁹ & mine please to frank to Laura.- ¹⁰

Y^r affec^te
Constance. –