TALBOT3741

Llanelay ¹
Oc^r 12

My dear Henry

I think the book you mention will be very acceptable to all this branch of the family, I shall be delighted to have it but only regret that the Infusoria should nibble so many leaves out of your book - my garden is uncommonly gay & as yet has felt nothing of frost to check the blowing of the roses or Dahlias - M^r Traherne & Charlotte ² are still bathing in the Sea but tomorrow they leave it & I think it is high time. I am expect^g them here in a few days & if you order the Book, to be sent to me carefully packed by the Coach, they will enjoy it as much as me. I shall hope soon to hear of the prosperity of Caroline & your Mother ³ who I hope does not confine herself to the house but is preparing herself for the winter -

Your aff Aunt
M: L: Cole

Henry F. Talbot Esq^r
31 Sackville S^t
London
Laycock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts