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Lacock Abbey
Tuesday.

My dear Henry

Charles is so much better that I allowed him to have a lesson of carpentry today from Thomas of one hour & ½. The workshop was exceedingly warm & comfortable and Charles was as happy as possible – I think he might have lessons of another sort if M^r Matthews were able to come – but the weather has been deplorably wet & I did not like to write to him; because colds are so prevalent I am almost afraid of helping him to get one. However I will arrange for Thursday, if all be well. – Matilda sent you yesterday their answers to your charades – and some new questions of their own making. – The words are good, but I think the questions might be better turned. –

M^lle Amélina has got the epidemic now – but I hope it will not be a severe attack – indeed we have all had more or less of this kind of cold. – On asking Charles whether he has a message for you, he says “I hope Papa is well – and I wish to know what he is doing” – What has happened to M^r Browne of Grasmere, that he does not transmit the Post Office order for £5 ·· 6 ·· 8 · minus the amount of M^r Grier’s bill? – If it comes you should empower me to apply for payment, as it belongs to me to account for these monies –

Your affectionate
Constance.

We hear nothing from Caroline, but there is arrived a present of Venison from Mount Edgcumbe.