British Museum
May 29th 1871
My dear Sir
You will see by the fragment of proof which I received from Harrisons May 2nd that I have taken care of <cuneiform> I <ill. del.> compare all my texts with the originals so as to give Students a reliable copy – I thank you for your note, which would have been of considerable service if I had overlooked the word
Yours respectfully
George Smith
H. Fox Talbot Esq
<enclosed fragment of proof, cuneiform, translation and notes>
Please cite as “TALBOT9783,” in Ɛpsilon: accessed on