Lacock Abbey
Monday.

My dear Henry

I am delighted to think that we shall see you tomorrow – I will take care that Pullen ^<1> is sent to meet you at the hour you name. – Ela ^<2> is much better today, though very weak ^<3> – and she soon feels herself tired with any attempts that we make to amuse her – She is fidgetty & uncomfortable as children always are when ill, & particularly when the illness is going off. – M^r Kenrick ^<4> & M^r Jennings ^<5> have each had several cases of the same sort & some so much worse than Ela’s has been, that I am very thankful she has escaped so well. – But in every instance the cases under their care have progressed favorably. – I think M^rs Havergal ^<6> will perhaps manage to put off her journey one day. ^<7> –

All the fine weather seems to have left us again, for today is blowing & raining – but how beautiful it was yesterday! –

Your affectionate
Constance. –

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Notes:

1. William Pullen, Lacock Abbey coachman.

2. Ela Theresa Talbot (1835–1893), WHFT’s 1^st daughter.

3. See Doc. No: 04448.

4. Dr George Cranmer Kenrick, surgeon living at The Grove, Melksham.

5. Joseph Cave Spicer Jennings (fl.1839–1859), surgeon.

6. Midwife for the birth on 2nd February of Charles Henry Talbot (1842–1916), antiquary & WHFT’s only son.

7. See Doc. No: 04445.