TALBOT7067

Ashmolean Museum ¹
Monday Night –

My dear M^r Talbot

I return you your notes ² a little altered – more verbally than in the sense.

I wish however to make a picture if I can by means of Gallic acid. This would be a triumphant proof of what at present I am not quite prepared to be positive about and I must therefore ask you to hold this point in abeyance for a little while – That it has an action there is no doubt –

I believe myself that it is probable there is a molecule common to Gallic & Pyrogallic acid ³ which is the active agent. But of this I am not prepared to offer proof except from analogy, drawn from other Chemical considerations.

I do not know if you want an opinion on any other points connected with the question. Let me know if you do. I had rather not go to Town just at present if I could help it. But I will obey your summons if you find it necessary.

Believe me Yours very truly
Nevil Story Maskelyne