Monday
Dear Talbot
I do not leave this country with my father now probably in time to reach Woodchester while he is there my movements being uncertain - It will therefore be out of my power to do myself the pleasure of accepting your kind invitation to Laycock Abbey -
I remain most faithfully yours
Pixton
E Herbert
[The wrapper for this letter is in a private collection]
[address panel:]
Hy F. Talbot Esqr
Lacock
Chippenham