Albany London
April 3 1848

Dear Talbot –

Thanks for your letter which is valuable like everything else that comes from you. I believe that there is only one opinion about the impolicy of going to war for the purpose of maintaining the old territorial lines in Italy. At least I have not heard more than one opinion expressed.

My prospects are still uncertain. But a few days must now decide whether I continue to be a politician, or retire to what I think a much happier life.

Ever yours truly
TB Macaulay

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H F Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham