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Altenstein Aug:st 27th: 1826.

Dear SIr, The day I left unclear I received Yours of 7th instant and its various inclosures and last night on my arrival here I found Yours of 16th instant with various letters and papers inclosed. I now return the regular business unclear properly signed. I understand the Sidney's had been at Bushy for some days where they will return for unclear on 30th Septr from which day housekeeping will regularly recommence and all the servants be in attendance.

There cannot have been any objection to Elphick's paying his mother a visit. You were right in paying the half yearly Donation for the poor at Hampton Wick. I unclear the painters have done in the house and that all the drains in and about