TALBOT3902

Lacock Abbey
Friday July 5^th

My dear Henry,

Will you get the enclosed directed to our Cousin Mary? ¹– She wants me to order for her a Spanish Saddle, but as she has not given me sufficient directions, I am obliged to write for more. – If you have not already bought the ring for Matilda, ² I need not trouble you now, for I have succeeded in getting one from Devizes – the weather promises to be perfect for the Horticultural Show tomorrow – I am so glad you will be able to go. – I believe Laura ³ was to return to Queen Anne S^t tomorrow (Saturday) – so if you chance to see Harriot ⁴ after that, pray bring me all particulars about Laura – I cannot report much about the garden, for I can scarcely find time to look at the flowers in the evening, & I do not venture in while the Sun is bright – I sowed the seeds a day or two after you went away – The children ⁵ had a charming play with the hay in the Stew-ground yesterday & the day before – but it is almost too hot even for that. –

Your affectionate
Constance.

H. F. Talbot Esq^re