Lady Mary Fludyer presents her compliments to Mr Talbot – & has sent the enclosed notes to him at the request of Captain Feilding <1> –
She begs to assure him That it gives her great pleasure to have an opportunity of introducing him to the acquaintance of her son, & brother–<2> & she hopes that Mr Talbot will have a safe & pleasant voyage.
Portland Place
Feby 7th 1826
Henry Talbot Esqre
Sackville Street Worthing <3>
[illegible deletion]
Notes:
1. Rear Admiral Charles Feilding (1780–1837), Royal Navy; WHFT’s step-father.
2. Lady Fludyer had two daughters but no further information on her son, born 17 October 1797, has been traced thus far; her brother was John Fane, 10th Earl of Westmorland (1759-1841).
3. Readdressed in another hand.