TALBOT6080

122 Regent S^t
Jan^y 7^th 1848

To H F Talbot Esq^r

Sir

I have sent by the Railway an engraving ¹ of Melrose Abbey done by M^r Barclay the expence per hundred of the impressions will be 6/–. –

There is also a parcel from M^r Claudet. ² –

The quick process would be very valuable just now. On Monday although the Sun was shining we could not take a portrait in 2.½ minutes. – We have tried the Sulphate of Iron but have not yet sufficient skill to use it with any degree of certainty. –

I do not despair because I haved [sic] obtained several times, good results.

I should like to try the process you have in view. –

as there is now leisure time for experimenting. –

I think some beautiful impressions may be taken by a positive process.

Some of M^r Stirlings engravings ³ for instance – The original would then take the place of a negative. if found to be superior a higher price would I have no doubt be given for them Have you any Memoranda of a direct positive process? In the “Comptes Rendus” for October last will be found a paper by M. Niepce de Saint Victor ⁴ he says white of egg spread upon glass is rendered insoluble by Nitrate of Silver & that negative [sic] may be taken upon this substance. –

With respect to your kind proposal I find it impossible to say anything definite at present.

M^rs Henneman is still dangerously ill ⁵

The Physician says she may die in a few days it may be weeks. – or she may recover, but this is barely possible. –

This state of uncertainty unfits M^r Henneman for serious consideration of future arrangements, In the mean time I will consult with my friends as regards myself.

I remain Sir Your obed^t Serv^t
T A Malone