TALBOT9237

13. Great Stuart S^t
Thursday May 30^th

My dear Henry

I had both your letter & one from Charles¹ this morning – thanks to both of you. – and I think you will like to know that this change to warm weather seems really to have done good to Monie² – She has been able to keep the window open with safety some time yesterday and today, and she enjoyed the air – Today she managed to get down to the drawing room for her early dinner – and began to discuss cheerfully the chances of getting away from Edinburgh soon – Tomorrow we shall speak again on this point with D^o Begbie³ – Today he was to see a friend at some distance and could not arrange to call at the hour we wished (½ past 4) – Tomorrow I shall have time to write you his report by the later post: Therefore you will get my next letter on Sunday morning.

Adieu – your affectionate
Constance

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[printed on rear flap:] 13 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh
Henry Fox Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Wiltshire