TALBOT4565

Falmouth
August 6 – 1842

Sir

although I have not pursued the beautiful path opened by you, with any view to profit by its novelties, Yet my circumstances in life render it imperative that I should if possible turn my little Scientific knowledge to worldly advantage. Indeed it is only by doing so that I shall be enabled to pursue researches which are, to me, of the highest interest. I should therefore be glad to enter into some arrangement with you for working the Calotype ¹ in this county. I do not immagine [sic] that any licence for Falmouth alone would be other than a losing speculation. I must tell you candidly that I have considerably improved my own process, with the Ferro-cyanate of Potash, ² and it is only the difficulty of effectually fixing the Negative pictures which have [sic] prevented my trying the public with this process. I feel flattered by your kindness in applying to me before giving an answer to the applicant ³ of whom you speak. I assure you I shall much esteem an early answer informing me on what terms you will allow of my working your very interesting process.

I am Sir yours most respectfully & obediently
Robert Hunt

H. F Talbot Esq^r