[this is written on the same sheet as notes from Lady Elisabeth: Doc. No: 01963 - and Caroline Doc. No: 03215.]

Laycock Abbey
28^th February

My dear Henry

I must let you know of the naissance d’une belle orchis ^<1> pseudosambucina purpurea which with the alba are going to have their portraits drawn two ophryss [sic] will be out in a few days – Tulipa præcox is brilliant in the window – petalis linea rotatis. with C. hederæf. ^<2> with 5 buds slowly expanding –

WFS

[A sketch of a portion of the proposed South Front is drawn on the rear inside page, with the caption:]
Height from top of Balustrade to the ground – [illegible deletion] 37 f^t. [illegible deletion] 2 inches

[Address panel:]
Henry Fox Talbot Esq
31 Sackville Street
London

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Notes:

1. The birth of a beautiful orchid.

2. That is, Cyclamen hederæfolium (ivy-leafed cyclamen).