Lacock Abbey
May 27^th

Sir

I have made inquiry about the box at Tanners, but it was not come this morning and as I am to go to Chippenham this afternoon with a maid servt. for Capt^n. Feilding I shall not Seal this letter untill I inquire again between four & five Oclock.

I have sent by the Hamper to day the Scilla cuparri & Sedum Caruleum the prettiest Sedum I have ever seen but small

[added note in the same hand, but more huriedly written:]
Chippenham 5 oclock
The Hamper box is not come yet
& Tanner says he does not expect it
sooner than Wednesday

Your Ob^dt Hon^bl. Servt.
C. Fitzsimmons