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Engraving, Lithographic, Copperplate & Letterpress Printing Establishment
26 Waterloo Place Edinburgh

June 3 / 61 Monday

H. F. Talbot Esq

Sir,

You have herewith 2 or 3 proofs, which will give you some idea of my intentions, so far as the adaptation of chalking, in connexion with your process is concerned, Had there been time, We could have carried it to a much more finished looking thing, but what has been done, will at all Events, perhaps open up some new idea in your own mind upon the subject. that may be carried out after your return to this City

I am Yours respectfully
William Banks

11 Manor place