Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20 March 1868
My Dear Sir
I have duly received your two post office orders – being your subscriptn of ten guineas for the Statue of Sir David Brewster. <1> The sum at present subscribed is £320. We hope to raise £1000 or £1200.
I am yours Sincly
J. H. Balfour
[envelope:]
[added in WHFT's hand:] Balfour (receipt)
H. Fox Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts
Notes:
1. Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), Scottish scientist & journalist.