122 Regent S^t
London
Feb^y 5. 1848

To H F Talbot Esq^r

Sir

Sir D Brewster ^<1> has referred a friend of his a M^r Beetham to M^r Henneman ^<2> for instruction in the Talbotype.

M^r Beetham is going to Calcutta & from his manner, M^r Henneman is in doubt whether to charge for the Instructions – or not.

An answer by return of post would be desirable

I remain Sir your obed^t Serv^t
T A Malone

[envelope:]
H F Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts
TM

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Notes:

1. Sir David Brewster (1781–1868), Scottish scientist & journalist.

2. Malone's business partner, Nicolaas Henneman (1813–1898), Dutch, active in England; WHFT’s valet, then assistant; photographer.