| Description | 1. Undated letter to say he is pleased that they are all well. Says that after he came to town he went to see Aunt Talbot who has had a very bad time of it and is quite worn out being little able to do anything but sit in her chair.
2. 1 Mar 1729 to say that [John Ivory] Talbot has at last sent his wife down to Lacock. Suggests that Talbot would be advised to go home by way of Lacock to secure improvements. Much of the letter is about how much he adores his wife.
3. 17 Mar 1725 concerning the contents of Rowley House and is pleased to hear that the child remains well. Also about maintenance of the garden and hedges. Asks about the size of her finger for a ring to be made.
4. 5 Mar 1726 with news of the health of Lady Woolrych (sister Talbot).
5. Undated letter saying how much he misses her and about travelling to Lacock.
6. Undated letter with news of a mad dog on the loose at the estate in Shropshire; saying that if the gates had been kept shut on the stable yard this misfortune would not have happened. Also news of Barbara’s aunt Talbot coming to London. Says how much he misses her and wishes she was there.
7. Undated letter talking of his brother Boone attending a ball and a meeting he had with a Miss Evelin whom he seemed to like.
8. 8 Sep 1716 giving an account of a terrible journey he had on horseback in bad weather.
9. 13 Aug 1715 saying how much he misses her and wanders about his garden and room thinking of her. Also news of her brother Ivory.
10. 17 Jul 1715 mostly saying how much he misses her. Also sends regards to sister Anne.
11. 1 Aug 1719 talking of his expedition to Easton. Also talks of his young son. Says his stay in Newport seems a long one.
12. 14 Aug 1719 mentioning going to a funeral near Newport. Says that he hopes her meeting with the Duchess of Cleveland goes well. Talks of travelling to Hampton.
13. 19 May 1722 talking of concern for his son who is unwell, with a cough and a fever and is sending some toys for him. He has also written to his sister Mary Hallifax about going to Worfield. Also says “he is sorry to see such an answer from Lacock, what can be expected from a man governed by a foolish woman”.
14. 3 May 1722 talking of having his son inoculated from the smallpox if he was in town. Comments on “John” being footman, chambermaid and cook. |