TALBOT2951

Cotehele House ¹
Calstock
Tavistock
Nov^r 6^th 1873

My dear Henry

I was very much obliged to you for giving me notice of the eclipse–² & I used all diligence in trying to observe it – but alas in vain! the elements were unpropitious – & as Ernestine says, writing from Mount Edgcumbe, ³ “the Sun & Moon were both most effectually & simultaneously eclipsed”. It was a pity – I should like to have seen such an unusual occurrence.

I have no news here – & see no one – but I expect Ernestine back today – & she may bring some.

What do you think of the political prospects of France?

I suppose Constance ⁴ will soon go to Bath now – tho’ the weather has been milder again – & I hope you will migrate soon too – for that cold house is very bad for you.

I shall be very glad of the Solanum Jasminoides in course of time.

Y^r aff^te Sister
Caroline

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Henry Fox Talbot Esq^re
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham