TALBOT8413

3, Guildford Place, Russel Square
W.C. -
June 3^d 1861

Sir,

Mr. Hogarth ¹ has communicated to me your note of June 1^st, ² the contents of which - I must confess - are quite unexpected to me.

I think your objection originates only in a mistake or misunderstanding. I myself - and I am not doubted Mess^rs Hogarth and Dupasquier ³ also - do wish to form a Company for the purpose of working my two processes ⁴ for intaglio and surface printing, - or as you express yourself "to confine ourselves to that modification which I consider peculiarly my own." That there might be introduced in future some improvements and addition, appears quite naturally, but of course it is also perfectly clear, that by doing so, we are not entitled and willingly to trespass any of your patent rights. ⁵

I can only join Mr. Hogarth in expressing my conviction that a personal interview would easely remove all doubts and mistakes. -

In the hopes of hearing very soon again from you, permit me to remain Sir Your obedt. Servt.
Paul Pretsch

H. Fox Talbot Esq.