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[draft:]

Hogarth
15 April. 61

In reply to y^rs of y^s date, I will w^d observe that it w^d might be open to me at a future time since I can to join y^r C^y at any time (by mut^l cons^t of all parties as to the condit^ns) ^but I had rather not do so at pres^t –

I have sent instruct^ns to my patent agent to draw out the Lic^se accord^g to the terms agreed upon.

I have also asked him to inform me whether it is customary or not to share that the expense of the license sh^d be shared.

[expanded version:]

15 April 1861

Hogarth

In reply to yours of yesterday’s date ¹ I will would observe that it would might be open to me at a future time since I can to join your Company ² at any time (by mutual consent of all parties as to the conditions) but I had rather not do so at present –

I have sent instructions to my patent agent ³ to draw out the License according to the terms agreed upon. ⁴

I have also asked him to inform me whether it is customary or not to share that the expense of the license should be shared. ⁵