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My dear Henry,

I have been writing the enclosed to Horatia, ¹ & not knowing her whereabouts, I must request you to contrive it to her.

Have you been half dead in London with the heat of the last week? – Our climax was on Tuesday evening when the sky clouded over & thunder was heard, but no rain fell here. However the temperature fell gradually, & today is really chilly – so that we eagerly resumed warmer clothing & ran out into the sunshine. Today is beautifully bright, but with a very strong north wind. – It is perfect for haymaking, but the dust is unpleasant – and in our drive to Ambleside yesterday we were almost smothered. –

The post has just brought me your letter ² – by which I see you are now at Lacock – One from Wilkins ³ also, of the previous day, informs me that they had a thunder storm & heavy rain on that very oppressive day – Tuesday – He gives a good account of everything –

I imagine you will scarcely return to London today – but I will direct my letter there all the same – I am glad M^r Williams⁴ will be able to bring Charles ⁵ – & stay a day at Grasmere – you must consider which will be best to show him. What is this wonderful thing you have been showing at the Royal Institution.– The Literary Gazette is delighted! ^<6>

Your affectionate
Constance

Orrell Cottage
July 3. –