Athm 1 June 7th Tuesday
My Dear Constance
I had a long talk with the Bishop 2 this morning. Nothing could be kinder than he was. He quite agreed with me about keeping Mr Roach 3 and said he would immediately write a letter to the Vicar 4 advising him strongly so to do, but he said he had no compulsory power in case his advice was disregarded. He said he would give the Vicar two years leave of absence if wished for, which would give him time to find another living or a foreign chaplaincy. Mr Mansel Talbot 5 is out of Town, and therefore as I can do nothing further that I know of, I shall return home on Thursday. I called on Harriet today & had a long chat with her and your brother– She remains as indignant as ever. 6 She talks of coming to Lacock, end of July in her way to Markeaton. 7 I have left the locket at Hunt and Roskells where it was purchased, and your opera glass at Dixey’s in Bond Street and have order’d a new Card plate from Bubb in Bond Street. 8
Leicester Square is truly in a miserable condition. The equestrian statue is unhorsed. The riderless horse has a great hole in his back, the statue lies in ruins at his feet. The public enters as they please thro’ wide gaps in the railings. 9 Weather is warm and fine.
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I hope you got a letter from me by the 2d post today.
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