TALBOT4053

Lacock Abbey

March 5.

My dear Henry,

I was extremely pleased to get your letter this morning, for I had quite made up my mind that you would not find time to write. It is a great satisfaction to know that your Coachman & horses took you in safety. – & I hope they will behave equally well throughout.

Chicks ¹ & I, Donkey, Edward ² & Nurses have been enjoying this beautiful day by a walk to the top of Bowden hill – Rebecca ³ has not been guilty of any fresh piece of carelessness, & I hope will not in future – but I will take her conduct into serious consideration & talk it over with Bennett ⁴–

The children are all quite well & do their best to entertain me in your absence – by giving me their company at breakfast & dinner –

This letter is the only one that has come for you yet – The Globe arrives regularly as usual –

I propose to sow seeds tomorrow – & in mean time I have given the Culinary ones & others to J. Humphries ⁵ –

Your affectionate

Constance.