17 Coates Crescent <1>
10 July
Profr Balfour
Dr Sir
Some months ago you proposed to dry some of the beautiful ferns <2> in the Botl Garden, <3> for the purpose of photoglyphic Engraving, for which they are eminently calculated – Fronds measuring not more than 9 inches by 7 would be preferred – They should be well expanded, and as nearly as possible without a wrinkle when dried – I believe I sent you the Engraving of an Adiantum <4> which I made the last time I was at home –
Yours very Truly
H. F. Talbot
Notes:
1. Edinburgh. The Talbots rented No 17 from 28 May 1859 [see Doc. No: 07882].
2. See Balfour’s reply, Doc. No: 07915 of 11 July 1859.
3. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh.
4. See Doc. No: 07948.