TALBOT6822

Farrance’s Hotel ¹
Saturday June 4^th 1853

My dear Henry

I am very sorry for many reasons that you decided against Oxford. I almost wonder that M^r Stafford, Major Beresford & the D. of Northumberland ² are not included in the list of Doctors of Civil Law. I saw D– Derby ³ looking very rayonnant ⁴ last night at the Palace – There was a Concert there – & I was cordially greeted by our old friend Danneskiold, ⁵ with his grown-up daughter C^sse Henriette ⁶ – He is very little altered – & seemed as much surprized at the idea of my having a Son ⁷ at Oxford, as I was at seeing his daughter come out – the Duke of Genoa ⁸ was also there – rather a fine soldier-like man, though not goodlooking.

I am afraid, dear Henry, I cannot pay you another visit this time – Indeed my last was not skimpy – I staid three whole days – w^h was a great deal considering I had only one week to be at home – And now I must be back again here for my Waiting on the 21^st so you see I have really no time to spare. My love to all

Y^r very aff^te
Caroline

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Henry Fox Talbot
Esq^re
Laycock Abbey
Chippenham