Charles Blount Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) During the quiet of Easter Monday a servant crossed St. James Square and delivered a letter to Somerset Mansion. The letter was written on heavy cream paper in handwriting so precise it looked almost as if it was printed is as follows: The Earl of Basildon Somerset Mansion My Dear Lord Basildon, I hope this missive finds your Lord and Ladyship in good health and I prey that it will not be a burden upon you to extend my warmest felicitations to her Ladyship the Countess on my behalf. Since my return to London I have had the opportunity to speak with Chancellor Finch and he suggested, when the topic of Heneage’s wellbeing was raised, that I should speak with you regarding that matter. To that end, and for the simple pleasure of your company, I offer to stand you to lunch at the Woolsack this coming Wednesday April 13th if you are not otherwise engaged. I have the pleasure to be, Sir, your most Obt. Serv. (signed) Lord Mountjoy Edited August 19, 2020 by Charles Blount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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