link to Talbot Project home page link to De Montfort University home page link to Glasgow University home page
Project Director: Professor Larry J Schaaf
 

Back to the letter search >

Result number 1 of 6:   < Back     Back to results list   Next >  

Document number: 4260
Date: 20 May 1841
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: LONGBOTTOM Robert J
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number: envelope 20388
Last updated: 2nd July 2010

5 Cavendish Square
May 20
1841

Sir

I had hopes that Yesterday I should have seen a young man of about 16 Years, who has been all his life amongst apps. & understands Keeping them in order moreover an intelligent person & I think would answer your purpose very well. I will if possible have him here tomorrow when I expect the pleasure to see you & you will have an opportunity of forming your own opinion –

I have been thinking that our large Microscope will be best suited for you tomorrow so it shall be ready for you at the time appointed

I have the honor to be Your very faithful
Robt Longbottom

To H F Talbot Esqre

[envelope:]
H. F. Talbot Esqre.
Sackville Street.
31.-

Result number 1 of 6:   < Back     Back to results list   Next >