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Friday July 9^th

My dear Henry

I was very sorry to miss seeing you yesterday & to perceive by your Card that you are soon going to leave town. I am extremely flattered & obliged by your sending me a copy of your “Legendary Tales” ¹ which have afforded M^r Thackeray ² & myself much pleasure in reading

Those in verse I admire particularly & I hope having broke the ice by appearing in print you will not suffer your pen to remain long idle.

Believe me always y^rs most truly

M A: Thackeray

Henry Fox Talbot Esq^r
31 Sackville S^t