My dear Henry
I snatch a few minutes out of our 1st Engraving Séance, wh could not take place till today, to thank you for your letter – I am glad you are negociating for such a good house as Mr Sandford’s – I remember it well, & am not surprised that it should bear a high rent – He had severe losses in the Western Bank – I shall be at home the very day you receive Dr Moir’s answer, so if there shd be anything more to consult about, there will be no time lost – We have made 2 attempts at Engraving, without success – no image was produced – and now Rosd and the Llewelyns are trying a third time, & I must join them. Could we have put on the gelatine too thin? I am inclined to think so. I will reflect on your proposition of inviting them to Lacock – but do nothing hastily – till I see how they succeed. I believe they are going very shortly to their little place by the seaside for Mr Llewelyn’s health.
Mary Talbot, your Cousin from Margam & his 2 daughters came yesterday – the weather is glorious –
Your affte
Constance.
Penllergare
Wednesday –
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