Harrow. <1>
Thursday
My dear father
I came here quite safe. I am finding We have ten new boys in the house, But the’ve not placed yet. You will be glad to hear that Treyvelyan <2> is head. I have not seen Mr Holmes yet. Mr Drury <3> has not left. When I know what is the subject of Natural science I will tell you.
I remain dear Papa
Your affectionate son
Charles Henry Talbot
Notes:
1. Harrow School: WHFT attended from 1811–1815 and his son Charles from 1855-1859.
2. Thornton Roger Trevelyan, son of Thornton Raleigh Trevelyan (1820–1845), of Netherwitton Hall, Morpet, attended Harrow 1857–1861.
3. Benjamin Drury, see Doc. No: 07513.