Sir J Herschel
Athenæum Club 1
26 Oct 47
Dear Sir
The “Rose of England” is indeed a very ingenious device for the new Planet, 2 since it was not a very easy problem to symbolise British astronomical skill. I am glad you liked the photography. I always endeavour if I can to do what you recommend, place the instrument on a level with the central part of the object, or the first or second story of the building. It is however a pity that artists should object to the convergence of vertical parallel lines since it is founded in nature and only violates the Conventional rules of Art
Believe me yours very truly
H. F. Talbot
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