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Laycock Abbey
18^th February

My Dear Henry

I wish you would look in the little Drawing room, & see if the Carpet is laid down, & pray write by return of Post to tell me. Only think of your going away sans nous faire nos Adieux! ¹

Horatia ² is furiosa ³

I am this moment told the Howards ⁴ are come – ainsi Adieu ⁵ I must go & receive them

[envelope:]
H. Fox Talbot Eq^r
31. Sackville Street
London