TALBOT8015

Dublin
16 College Green
Dec. 29^th 1859

Dear Sir

I would have answered yours of the 21^st and 25^th Eve this Christmas times, ¹ Business, and awaiting the specimens prevented me yours of the 21^st I will answer in a few days

The Specimens have not as yet arrived

I enclose you a note from the Proprietor of the Northern Whigg,[sic] ² the Parties mentioned therein are Art Admirers, M^r Davison ³ is a Solicitor and Member of Parliament for Belfast an of Concervative [sic] principals [sic] and John F. Ferguson ⁴ his opponent at last Election that was Contested is of an Liberal principals [sic] they unite cordially when Science and Art are to be promoted

I wrote in answer that, The Hon^ble Fox Talbot had kindly forewarded to me a number of specimens of his new art, which I was sure he would allow to be Exhibited and when I would reserve the same I would form arrangments to have them forewarded

I have no plates that I could send there, but may prepare one for the occassion, I dont Know if a plate were there, that they could apreciate it however I will be guided by you wheather I send the specimens or not

For your Consideration Kindness in sending to me your last note on the Specimens I feel very greatfull [sic] there are many like myself that have not words to Express the admireation [sic] in which you are held by them, may you see many Happy returns of the Season is the ardent wish of

yours Truly
Francis L. Beatty