TALBOT5538

H.M.S. "Superb"
Portsmouth
28^th Jan^y

My dear Sir

I have been sadly neglectful in not sooner acknowledging your very kind present of the prepared paper ¹ which I am really very thankful for. I shall purchase the instrument I require of Chevalier in Paris ² – where we hope to be tomorrow night – & in Malta ten days thereafter

I beg to be kindly remembered to Mrs Talbot ³, & your dear Children – & that you will believe me, my dear sir,

truly and gratefully yours
Geo. W Bridges