Orsett Rectory

Essex.

Jan^y 30. 1863.

<on mourning paper>

My dear Sir –

I must apologise for not acknowledging your letter earlier – but being away from Lacock – (where we return to day) It followed me here –

I beg to thank you for writing to me to to <sic> inform me of the Cottagers’ “tea” – &c. on the 3^rd of February –

With every good wish to your Son – on the auspicious day – & with kind remembrances to M^rs Talbot & yourself

Believe me yrs. very Sincerely

Arthur Blomfield

To

H F Talbot Esq