Sunday Novr 6th
My dear Henry
Matilda <1> hears me say that I must write to Papa & she therefore sends you a love & a kiss – and Rosamond <2> sends you a kiss & no love – Pray do come as you propose – and I recommend you to bring your camera &c – for there is a very good view of the village of Weston from the back windows <3> – the church & the scattered houses on the hill side are very distinctly seen – and might do for practise though they are too far to be taken as single objects – You know the place altogether is not pretty – the houses extended along the beach are small & mean looking & I therefore do not mean that the view from the back windows is beautiful but they command a distinct view of the place such as it is – If you think of taking any views out of doors I think you may find several very quiet spots where you may fix your Instrument – and our promontory is an excellent & very picturesque object – The end next house to us being empty you can be accommodated with ample space for your operations. – The weather is very enjoyable now – Banwell Church & some others are beautiful objects – An open battlement which adorns these churches looks beautiful against the clear blue sky –
The nursery proceeds comfortably with the new woman <4> –
Your affectionate
Constance
The Globes <5> come regularly now. – Wright <6> forgot them once when he was busied in Caroline’s <7> affairs – but not since – I hope you got a letter from me yesterday <8> – in which I proposed staying here another fortnight, at least.Notes:
1. Matilda Caroline Gilchrist-Clark, ‘Tilly’, née Talbot (1839–1927), WHFT’s 3rd daughter.
2. Rosamond Constance ‘Monie’ Talbot (1837–1906), artist & WHFT’s 2nd daughter.
3. The family were staying at Knightstone, Weston-super-Mare.
4. See Doc. No: 04627.
5. The Globe (London).
6. James Wright, footman to the Talbots & Constable for Lacock.
7. Caroline Augusta Edgcumbe, née Feilding, Lady Mt Edgcumbe (1808–1881); WHFT’s half-sister.
8. See Doc. No: 04641.