Nov 17/67
10 P.M.

Dear M^r Talbot

Very many thanks for the plant of Tacsonia V. V. ^<1> which arrived perfectly safe & packed to admiration. When it is in flower we will let you know in the hope that you may be persuaded to come & see it then if you will not before – My mother sends her love

& Believe me Y^rs vry truly
F. Noel Mundy

[envelope:]
[blind embossed on rear flap:] Markeaton Hall, Derby
H. Fox Talbot Esq^re
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham

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Notes:

1. Tacsonia Van Volxemi. A native of South America, found in Bogota by the Belgium amateur Mr Van Volxem and brought back to Europe in 1858. It is similar to the passion flower.