Photographic Society London
1, New Coventry St.
Piccadilly.
W.
June 2 1858
Dear Sir
I am sorry I have no better small positive photograph than the one enclosed. I am however going to prepare some and will forward better copies if the enclosed will not do. Do you not think Glass positives will give better impressions than paper ones. I have sent herewith a glass copy of the same negative from which the enclosed paper print was taken and should like to know whether such pictures would be better for your purposes. I am afraid the paper picture will not be suitable: it is only on the surface and consequently has no vigour as a transparency: I should imagine a good print and plain salted paper on which the image goes through the paper, – and afterwards waxed, – would be most suitable. As soon as you have decided about the making public of the new invention I shall be very happy to further your views in any way you may think desirable
I remain truly yours
William Crookes
H. F. Talbot Esqre
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