[on mourning paper]

Engadina – Torquay
April 1. 1860

My dear Henry,

I wish to tell you myself the good news, that Johnny is going to be married & has made choice of the Granddaughter of our old friend M^r Dillwyn. I am sure you will be pleased at the alliance, which puts us in mind of happy old days. I have every reason to be satisfied & also I beg to be remembered to M^lle Amelina who will be rejoiced to hear of my sons marriage I feel sure<,> she was always so kind to him. Ah! how many happy days are gone!

Adieu!

Believe me your aff^te
Jane H. Nicholl

[envelope:]
W.. H. Fox Talbot Es^re
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham