TALBOT8542

Melbury ¹
19 April

My dear Henry

Pray come here the 25^th or following days as best suits you – we shall be alone or nearly so I believe.

There is a new theory about the Sun’s spots & streaks that is hard to swallow – according to which it is all metallic – I suppose a stationary Aerolite. ²

I know your Bignonia I think, I had it but did not succeed with it.

You will like my Fern house here.

How hardy the Mesemb Californicum is!

Pray bring me some botanical news.

Y^r aff
W^m

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Henry F. Talbot Esq
Athenæum
Pall Mall
London
SW