TALBOT8347

11 Moray Place
Sat. March 23^d

My dear Henry

I will add a few lines from myself in Rosamonds envelope, to say that M^r Grieve called on me this morning in consequence of yesterday’s message – he said he must meet one of the other Trustees and obtain his assent to your proposal of renting Millburn Tower¹ for one year certain, with the option of remaining at the expiration of that period – the other conditions being accepted by you – He expected to see this gentleman either in the course of today – or of Monday – And he will acquaint me with the result. This is an indispensable form of courtesy between them – but I rather believe that M^r White (the brother trustee) will agree to whatever M^r Grieve proposes – We have had a very pleasant mild day, with occasional showers – I went to Coates Crescent to answer a note of Tilly’s; and then proceeded to Clarendon Cres^t and saw M^rs Kelland, looking very well and cheerful – She is able to walk a little every day, and has dined with old Miss Walker, and with Lady Murray. She reported favorably of the Professor’s improvement – so that I really hope their troubles are over for the present. I told her we were likely to settle at Millburn, which greatly pleased her – I think I shall have a letter from you tomorrow – so will wait in expectation. –

I have forgotten to thank you for what you thought of doing about my Hospital Ticket – I would certainly like to have the privilege of admitting a Patient (instead of Jane Latham) should a Ticket be required in the Parish of Lacock, before the expiration of the present year: And if you would not mind the trouble of writing to ask M^r Strong the Secretary, I should be much obliged to you – yet it is possible that I may have no application in that interval.

Please give my love to Charles – I hope he is enjoying himself at Lacock –

Your affectionate
Constance