TALBOT7825

Randolph Crescent

Tuesday March 8 <1859>

My dear Henry

Under the idea that you were coming almost before any letters could reach you, I have abstained from writing – and therefore did not answer your’s of the 1^st March – for which I now send tardy thanks – also for your note of Sunday, concerning a remittance of £300 –

I have glanced through the advertisements of houses in the North British Advertiser; but have not taken any other steps to learn what is to be had on the Western Coast – for it seems rather long beforehand – to make enquiries.

Our weather has been very pleasant lately – and quite mild. – but we had some very heavy rain yesterday evening, And a fall of snow on the hills last night – Today has been bright & beautiful, but rather colder; and the view of the coast of f Fife with snow clad mountains beyond, presented a great spectacle. – All Edin^h is lamenting the death of Lord Murray which event took place yesterday after little more than a week’s illness – we were at a party at Miss Sinclairs last night, and everybody was speaking of him in the highest terms of regret. The last letter you forwarded to us from Lacock was from Emma Llewlyn – but as it quite concerns you to answer it yourself, I sent it for your perusal – I will also write her a line to say that I have referred it to you –

Rosamond has been going out pretty regularly on fine days – but and was improving in looks – and gaining a little wee bit of strength – but on Sunday she walked in the garden rather later than was wise, and she caught a cold, which now keeps her in bed – She had a good deal of fever with it yesterday, and her head ached very much – She is still suffering today, but in a diminished degree from headache, and total failure of appetite – It is very unlucky for her certainly. – as I am afraid she will be very much pulled down by the attack. – yet it is the sort of thing which is most difficult to avoid in her present state.

She had a very nice letter from Charles today. – Perhaps he has written to you & told you of his Exeat with M^r Bagwell – and how they diverted themselves in London –

Your affectionate

Constance