Friday

My dear Henry

I think there is no doubt that we shall be suited tomorrow with a Nurse ^<1>– I have just seen M^r Kenrick, ^<2> who tells me he is to see several either this evening or tomorrow morning & that M^rs Kenrick will make a report to him of some she has seen today. – He approves of the person Vennell, recommended by M^r Jennings, ^<3> as far as he can judge from my account – & he will see her himself tod tomorrow early. – So among them all, there is little chance of a disappointment. – If they fail, I shall contrive to write to you tomorrow by railroad or late post. – In the mean time our little dear is going on as well as yesterday – so we shall manage without inconvenience. –

I am writing in haste as M^r Kenrick called so late I have only just time to save the post – I am very well – Matilda ^<4> is so happy making tea & does it so nicely! –

Your aff^te
Constance. –

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Notes:

1. A wetnurse for Charles Henry Talbot (1842–1916), antiquary & WHFT’s only son, who was born on 2nd February.

2. Dr George Cranmer Kenrick, surgeon living at The Grove, Melksham.

3. Joseph Cave Spicer Jennings (fl.1839–1859), surgeon.

4. Matilda Caroline Gilchrist-Clark, ‘Tilly’, née Talbot (1839–1927), WHFT’s 3^rd daughter.