TALBOT6540

Museum Prac^tl Geology
Jermyn S^t
S^t James
24 Dec^r 1851

Dear Sir –

Mr Hervey ¹ informs me that Fifty Copies of the communication to the Atheneum were sent to you “nicely printed” – I expect they must be at the Atheneum Club for you. ² I have forwarded your reply to Dr Woods ³ – I have not seen his letter but judging from your own it appears uncalled for – As reasonably might I complain of your employing the Sulphate of Iron –

I am a candidate for the Fellowship of the Royal Society – you will shortly find at the Rooms my Certificate – if you would – if quite agreeable – honor it with your name, as being a worker in your own field – I should esteem it highly

I am Dear Sir Yours very truly
Robert Hunt

H^y Fox Talbot Esq^r