Park Lane –

Tuesday.

Dear Talbot

Since sending a card to you to day, I have found that unluckily several of the persons whom I most wished you to meet are going out of town – Under these circumstances. I think that the least of two evils – even supposing you to accept – is to make my excuse – rather than run the risk of exposing you to meet a smaller or a less agreable party than I had hoped to collect – Pray excuse this unavoidable fast and loose. –

yours very truly

Dudley

Fox Talbot Esq