TALBOT7996

Ashmolean Museum. ¹ Oxford
November 12. 1854.

Dear Sir,

I can in all probability meet you in London, or shall at all times be delighted to see you here, whenever you may wish it. Should you not think it a trouble to stop at Oxford on your road to Town, I can give you a batchelor’s bed & reception, and need not add how glad I should be to see you. But if you prefer it, I can give you a Meeting at the Athenæum, ²whenever you may wish it, or nearly so. At any rate, if you will give me the choice of two or three days I can make my own engagements arrange themselves to meet your wish.

Believe me, always, Your’s very faithfully
Nevil Story Maskelyne