Hitcham, Bildeston, Suffolk
27 1856 [month missing, worked out from postmark]
My dear Knights
I have only just got back from Derby. Our Barrow was unproductive - but not without interest. I should like to consult a little before deciding about the colour of the paper for types. It strikes me it wd. be a good plan to try a few colours, by merely cutting up some strips of each & sticking some in one case some in another to see the effect. The present colour (sent) I fear might turn out a little too glaring - but there is no knowing till we try.
Very truly yrs
J. S. Henslow
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