TALBOT3923

31 Sackville S^{t 1}
Aug. 22^d 1839

[in another hand:] “ans. 23^d” ²

Dear Sir

Hearing that you had some intention of making drawings in the Southern Regions with the Camera Obscura I would have offered any assistance in my power to you but that I knew you could not possibly spare the time that would be requisite.

I enclose a little sketch ³ made with a camera of my house in the country, of which I request your acceptance.

I wrote at some length to M^r M^c Cormick ⁴ who was desirous of putting in practice my method of drawing, ⁵ but I have heard nothing from him in reply, I presume therefore that my answers to his inquiries were sufficient, & that he did not want any further information. I only mention this lest my letter to him should have miscarried.

I am dear Sir yours most truly
H.F. Talbot

with all good wishes for the success of the expedition