Lacock Abbey
Aug. 4
Dr Sir
I have received the ferns, 1 for which I am much obliged. Independently of their utility as objects for the engraving process, 2 they will form a very valuable addition to my Herbarium –
I have likewise received the photograph of the Dragontrees 3 at Teneriffe executed upon glass – As I am leaving home for 2 or 3 weeks I shall not be able to make engravings of these until my return, when I will attempt them
I remain Yours very truly
H. F. Talbot
Profr Balfour
[on blank side of folded sheet in JHB’s hand:]1859
A. [sic] F. Talbot
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