TALBOT4284

Thursday June 17. –

My dear Henry,

Your portraits shall be copied today if possible–¹ but at present there seems no chance of a ray of sunshine and I know there is no use in trying them without. – If the weather should continue dark today, I will copy them myself the first opportunity after Nichole’s ² departure. – He has waxed some as you desired & ironed all, but the fold will not entirely come out. – and I cannot think why you do fold them at all. – I received those two letters on Monday morning, & answered you the same day. – Did you not receive my answer on the Tuesday, containing the three copies of the Portrait? –

Miss Cotton ³ is here & seems to be very happy & comfortable. She admires the building & the garden also, as much as possible. – and the children ⁴ have already won her affection, especially Matilda. – They have taken her out with them this morning to shew her their own little gardens.

I shall be very sorry if you miss M^rs Chambers and Mina, ⁵ but of course if business detains you in London it cannot be helped, and they know how uncertain you are. –

Your affectionate
Constance