TALBOT3721

Laycock abbey

20^th august

My Dear Henry

Not to keep you in suspense about your MSS - I must tell you Wright ¹ had them very safe. He understood he was only to pack up those you pointed out. I have now locked them up. I send by this post a letter franked St Vincent ² which I warn you of, lest in the confusion Newcastle must be in, you should miss it. Pray continue to write whenever you have time. I received yours from Malvern ³ & Manchester.

By a letter do day from Caroline ⁴ we find that Constance ⁵ is happily disposed of at Markeaton ⁶ till your scientific meeting is at an end

aff^ly y^rs

E F

M^r Montgomerie ⁷ is here & Amandier. Horatia ⁸ does not go to Moreton ⁹ till the 10^th September

There is a profusion of fruit. The garden looks like Peace & Plenty

Henry Fox Talbot Esq^r
Post Office
Newcastle on Tyne