TALBOT8790

8 Rutland Square
Friday – Jany 15.

My dear Henry

The enclosed note from Major Cowell was brought just now by a Servant, who requested to know when you were expected. – I gave the answer that I could not say, and offered to forward the letter, which he said would do.

The other enclosure appears to be from M^r West Awdry – which is my reason for forwarding it – And this reminds me to tell you that yesterday we received a basket of 4 Pheasants from his Brother. [sic] for which I hope you will thank him, if you have occasion to write.

Tilly and her husband are coming to Edinburgh tomorrow on a little business of a few days – but not to remain away from the children longer. We are able to take them in here in your absence – they will occupy your room, and M^r Clark will have the little dressing room by the drawing room, which was Charles’s study. – You must not be sorry about missing the Clarks, because we couldn’t have lodged them both had you been at home – and they fully intend to come a little later to spend a few weeks in Edinburgh.

Monie wrote you word yesterday how glad I was to get your letter – I began to fancy you had a bad cold or that something was amiss – I hope Mr Nicholl won’t keep you much longer for his decision – and I almost fear he has no fancy to change –

Have any of your relatives held out a hope of being able to assist M^r Blomfield.

Have you yet paid your promised visit to Lady [Lon^le?]

I hear that Noel Mundy was of the Margam party – I hope he made a favorable impression on you – Monie told you of my Brother’s unfortunate accident – I am afraid it will be a tedious thing –

Y^r affectionate
Constance.