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Athen^m.
3 April 53

I regret t^t so much delay has occurred Some months ago I promised t comm^cte t ou some acc^t of a newly invented process in Phot^y. I regret t^t so much delay has occurred, owing to y^e very bad weather during y^e winter, & to other circ^stces beyond my control. I am however now ready to communicate a general outline of the subject, and will send you a brief memoir on the subject by tomorrow's post, w^ch I think will be in good time for your next publicaⁿ if you think like to insert it. I cannot send you the specimens with the memoir, on account of the weight of y^e packet but I propose to call and show them to you on Saturday next at 3 PM. if that hour should suit you, and if you will inform me wether to call at the Ath^m office or elsewhere.

[expanded version:]

Athenaeum

3 April 1853

Some months ago I promised to communicate to you some account of a newly invented process in Photography. I regret that so much delay has occured, owing to the very bad weather during the winter, and to other circumstances beyond my control. I am however now ready to communicate a general outline of the subject, and will send you a a brief memoir^<1> by tomorrow's post, which I think will be in good time for your next publication if you like to inserrt it. I cannot send you the specimens with the memoir, on accuont of the weight of the packet but I propose to call and show them to you on Saturday next at 3 PM, if that hour should suit you, and if you will inform me whether to call at the Athenaeum office or elsewhere.

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Notes:

1. See Doc. No: 06749.