TALBOT9050

[engraved address:]
Markeaton Hall
Derby

December 10

My dear Henry

I am much obliged to you for having allowed M^r Wilkins¹ to execute the Commission for the Coccygria [sic] plants which arrived safely yesterday.

I am very glad to possess again my old favorites – it is ages since I had seen one untill [sic] it caught my eye in driving past the Cemetery at Lacock. –

By this time we suppose that Constance² is quite settled at Edinburgh but I have had no time to write to her lately. – Next week we are going to pay M^r Cavendish³ a visit in Buckinghamsh^e & then on to Moreton for Christmas – I have two Great nephews and a Great niece –born since my last visit as Louisa Mary Fetherstonhaugh⁴ has actually now six Children – They are going to settle in London soon after Christmas permanently.

By implication in a letter from Charlton I fancy that M^rs Strangways⁵ is now living at Melbury which I did not know till last week but of which I am very glad. –

M^r Mundy’s^<6> kindest regards

Y^r aff^te Cousin
H G Mundy

[envelope:]
Henry F Talbot Esq^re.
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham