Llanberris [sic]
Sept 8.
Dear Henry,
I only received your letter last evening, but I had heard the melancholy news <1> you communicate the day before from Louisa Lansdowne, <2> & deeply sorry I assure you I was to receive it, for I have strongly in my mind the very many cheerful hours I have spent in his society. I wish I was nearer & could be of some use & comfort to Lily <3> & you all, but at present that is out of the question, but pray give my kindest love to all, &
Believe me Yr Affe
Ilchester
Notes:
1. The death of Rear Admiral Charles Feilding (1780–1837), Royal Navy; WHFT’s step-father.
2. Louisa Emma Petty Fitzmaurice, née Fox Strangways, Marchioness of Lansdowne (1785-1851), wife of Henry Petty Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne; Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria, 1837-1838; WHFT's aunt.
3. Lady Elisabeth Theresa Feilding, née Fox Strangways, first m Talbot (1773–1846), WHFT’s mother.