TALBOT815

Shrewsbury ¹
31^st August 1818.

Carissima Madre, ²

I was so unlucky as to pass through Chester during the time the Post Office was shut, by which I lost the chance of receiving a letter from you. As it happened, I might just as well have staid a day at Chester on purpose, for when I arrived here, I found it was the wrong day for the Hereford Coach. By way of doing something however, I have been up to the top of the Wrekin by Wellington, whence I had an extensive view, tho' it would have been much finer, had not the air been very misty.

I was 24 hours at Liverpool, and had time to see it comfortably. I thought it a very handsome town. Its wealthy and modern appearance form a great contrast with the antique appearance of Chester. Pray write to me soon & direct to Penrice, ³ whether I intend to make all haste - Love to all

Y^r Aff^te Son
W. H. F. Talbot

Do you know Lord Kenyon? ⁴ I passed his house yesterday. Do you know Lord Berwick? ⁵ I passed his today. I took a doleful stroll thro' the ruins of Wroxeter. ⁶ -

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The Lady Elis^th Feilding
31 Sackville St
London