To H. F. Talbot Esq^e

Sir,

After you had kindly noticed my communication, it would have been a pleasure to me if I had been able at once to have furnished you specimens, but I find that I have been premature in sending an [illegible], as the fixation is not as good as I could have wished. Since then, as far as my time and means have allowed, I have pursued the subject & intend doing so. Should I come to any more decided results, I will inform you. The distinctness is very great, but hardly equals the [illegible] of a Daguerrotype [sic] plate – it is about as 8 to 10 Some of the Drawings, when no precipitate has taken place are fixed by long soaking in cold water, but I find that in most cases, a precipitate has been formed, & to get rid of it is difficult & almost impossible –

I should at all times feel a diffidence in sending specimens to you, but should feel least hesitation if the process were complete.

I am Sir, Yours mo^t resp^fy
A. M^cFarlane.

Malham in Craven

P.S. I trust the hurry in which I had sent off the last will be excused –

[address panel:]
McFarlane
H. F. Talbot Esq^e
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Wilts.
p. paid.