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Monday

My dear Henry,

I have made these three pictures ¹ myself – and Porter ² has fixed ³ them – Shall you want any more? – I should have taken your friend for Sir Walter Scott ⁴ had he been living. – don’t you see a strong likeness? – These portraits took 35 & 40 minutes with an almost unclouded sun – and I do not think that Porter’s paper seems so sensitive as that which I have been used to. – The 3^d copy the faintest remained above an hour because the sky became unfortunately overcast. –

I am so sorry you have not been well. – it has been unpleasant weather, but today is very fine indeed, & we are going presently to enjoy ourselves in the hayfield. – I think you must afford yourself some sea-air in the Autumn – it will be as good for you as for Ela. ⁵–

I had a visit from Mrs M Frampton ⁶ on Friday & Mrs Arnold.^<7> – The former desired her warmest thanks to you for your very kind exertions for the furtherance of her wishes. ⁷ –

We are all well –

Your affectionate
Constance. –

Why did you fold your picture? ⁸ – You observe the line has copied itself –