TALBOT9863

society of biblical archæology,

9, Conduit Street, W.

8^th Apl 1872

Dear Sir

I am writing a paper on Serpent Worship, and should esteem it a personal favor if you could give me any information as to the serpent in Assyrio Persian Mythology. I Know most of what is said I apply to you for what is Known about the subject as profound Scholars deal with facts not theories

I remain My dear Sir Yrs Fa^lly

W. R Cooper Sec

Henry Fox Talbot E. DLL FRS

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