Lacock
Thursday March 10
My dear Constance
Have you heard anything more from Monie? 1 I think they must now be arrived at Rome and I want to know their address that I may write to Monie. I heard from Harriet 2 yesterday She is busy studying very old wills of the Mundy family in Henry the 8ths reign, and wants me to explain old English words – Today has been a magnificent day – the Crocusses [sic] were in the greatest beauty there are more than ever of them and wall parts of the gardens. The French photographic Society of Paris 3 have written to me to ask me to contribute some specimens to their next Exhibition which is soon about to open. I am going to do so; this and several other jobs will prevent my leaving this before Monday. I intended to have sent Ela 4 today a list of plants in our garden but had not time. Our palm tree has stood the winter unharmed (after living 5 or 6 years in the stove, it was turnd [sic] out for want of room) – tell Ela our Cheddar pink will soon be in flower. I was so very sorry to hear from you that Tilly’s 5 deafness continued – I hope to have a better report of her tomorrow.
Your affte
Henry
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