TALBOT4492

S^t Leonards
April 22^d 1842

Dear Sir,

I am much delighted with the specimens of Portraits ¹ you have been so kind as to send me. They surpass greatly those made by D^r Adamson ² & M^r Furlong; ³ but what is curious is the Draperies seem better brought out in theirs than in yours; arising perhaps from the sitters putting on lighter dresses for the purpose.

I earnestly beg that you will send me one of yourself, & that you will mention to me the names of the Gentlemen whose portraits you sent.

If you can see M. Merz ⁴at Munich will you say to him that I am much pleased with his large Prism, ⁵ and have done some good with it.

Wishing you a favourable Journey I am

Dear Sir Ever Most Truly yrs
D Brewster

H.F. Talbot Esq^r