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Marle Hill ¹
Monday

My dear Henry

I have been very happy indeed & the children ² – also my Uncle & Aunt ³ are so kind & so glad to have us – They have pressed us exceedingly to stay longer than Thursday but as you told me distinctly that you wished me not to stay longer, I said at once I could not – & I also explained some of the reasons – I have decided to be at Chippenham at ½ past five which will be quite early enough for the children’s bed time & tea. – I will write myself to M^r Lawes ⁴ for a Fly & have enclosed this note to Betsy ⁵ in case of your being from home – to send the cart to Chippenham for me –

We are expecting a grand treat tomorrow of Fire works at the Pitteville gardens ⁶ – & are anxiously hoping for fine weather. –

Tomorrow morning Sophy Dowdeswell ⁷ is to call here on her way to London –

The children are very well – & so much admired by their great Uncle & Aunt –

Marian ⁸ sends her love –

Your affectionate
Constance.

I write in a great hurry, as you will discover the carriage being ordered for a drive –

H. F. Talbot Esq^re