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Greta bank <sic>
Keswick
24 April. /56
Dr Sir
I regret being unable to be present at the meeting of the Socy of Arts to which you invite me. But I only received your letter this morning.
Will you have the kindness to give me the address of the gentleman named in the printed statement which you enclosed, Mr D. C. Dallas –
Believe me to remain Dr Sir Yours very truly
H. F. Talbot
P. Leneve <sic> Foster Esq–