Kilmington
July 1st
Dear Talbot/
Lady George <1> tells me that you are coming to me on the 10th & I wrote to tell Wm - what I hope you doubted not - that we shall be very glad to see you
My cards of invitation being disposed of - I have recourse by permission to our Patroness & privilege - whose guest you will be at our Archer's Lodge.<2> We meet on the Terrace at half past one Tuesday - therefore perhaps you had better be here Monday the 9th
I wish you could persuade Mr Feilding with Lady Elizabeth & Yr Sisters <3> to join your party; we could not give you all beds - but Redlynch <4> is near & that might be easily contrived. Pray remember us kindly to them & believe me
Yrs Sincerely
Townshend Selwyn
Henry Talbot Esqre
Notes:
1. Lady Anne Charlotte Murray, née Grant (d. 1844), the widow of Lord George Murray (1766-1803), Bishop of St David's. She was Selwyn's mother-in-law.
2. Possibly a meeting of The Selwood Foresters, an archery society and social club that attracted wealthy members and held regular archery competitions.
3. Rear Admiral Charles Feilding (1780-1837), Royal Navy; WHFT's step-father; Lady Elisabeth Theresa Feilding, née Fox Strangways, first m Talbot (1773-1846), WHFT's mother; Caroline Augusta Edgcumbe, née Feilding, Lady Mt Edgcumbe (1808-1881); WHFT's half-sister; Henrietta Horatia Maria Gaisford, née Feilding (1810-1851), WHFT's half-sister.
4. Redlynch, Somerset, seat of the Earls of Ilchester (Barons of Redlynch).