My dear M^r Talbot

I have been very unwell for some days past with a little attack of gout, & altho I am now much better & am able to limp across the room I cannot help fearing it is possible I may not be well enough to be with you on Monday – I therefore write this line to prepare you for our nonappearance Altho I will not yet give up entirely the hope of being with you on Monday – At all events I trust there is little doubt of my being sufficiently recovered to travel on Tuesday – The Postman is waiting with kind regards from us all

Believe me sincerely y^rs
Harriet Ker Seymer

Hanford ^<1>
Saturday

You must not expect us after dark on Monday –

Henry F Talbot Esq^re
Laycock Abbey
Chipenham

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Notes:

1. Dorset.