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Document number: 8443
Date: 16 Aug 1861
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: BANKS Alexander
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA61-132
Last updated: 22nd March 2012

Engraving, Lithographic & General Printing Office
26. Waterloo Place.
Edinburgh Augt 16th 1861

Dear Sir

I herewith send you the best transfer that can be got with your Asphalt solution. I have also tried it with several other things but have not succeeded in getting a full impression to transfer to a new plate however I will be glad to try any other stuff you may think of.

My opinion is, the Asphalt will never do alone as it is too adhesive in its property to come out of the work so as to give a firm clear impression.

I am dear Sir Yours respectfully
Alexander Banks

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