TALBOT9472

Venice Monday 15.

My dear Henry,

Will you, please answer this letter of M^rs Gordon, yourself?¹ – and explain that I am at Venice & have referred the matter to you, as alone competent to give her the information she desires – I see from the date of her letter that she [ill.del.] is at Clifton – perhaps on account of her Niece’s health, the late M^rs Brewster’s daughter, whom I heard of some time back, as thought to be consumptive. – Perhaps you may decide on calling upon M^rs Gordon by appointment at Clifton, in preference to writing? – Md^lle Amélina thanks you for you letter received by the last post – and we are glad to hear that you think of going to Cotehele – We have news today of Charles from Munich – the 12^th Friday which he talked of leaving that day – remarking that he had received no letters. I fear therefore he did not get the one you addressed to him, poste restante, Munich – Rosamond is now writing to him at his Club, London – as we do not expect he will loiter much on his return journey. We receive by Galazinani regularly – Yesterday we had splendid weather for the celebration of the Kin’s Birthday – and nothing could be prettier than the gay display of tricolor flags &c &c. – Today was so different! raining without a moment’s cessation – but very mild. – so I dare say it will bring on the Spring – I write these few lines in haste, so save the post, so adieu – with much love, but hoping you will not come out untill we can promise you fine weather –

Your affectionate
Constance

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Angleterre
H. F. Talbot Esq^re
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham