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Document number: 8015
Date: 29 Dec 1859
Recipient: TALBOT William Henry Fox
Author: BEATTY Francis S
Collection: British Library, London, Manuscripts - Fox Talbot Collection
Collection number historic: LA59-55
Last updated: 22nd November 2012

Dublin
16 College Green
Dec. 29th 1859

Dear Sir

I would have answered yours of the 21st and 25th Eve this Christmas times, <1> Business, and awaiting the specimens prevented me yours of the 21st I will answer in a few days

The Specimens have not as yet arrived

I enclose you a note from the Proprietor of the Northern Whigg,[sic] <2> the Parties mentioned therein are Art Admirers, Mr Davison <3> is a Solicitor and Member of Parliament for Belfast an of Concervative [sic] principals [sic] and John F. Ferguson <4> his opponent at last Election that was Contested is of an Liberal principals [sic] they unite cordially when Science and Art are to be promoted

I wrote in answer that, The Honble Fox Talbot had kindly forewarded to me a number of specimens of his new art, which I was sure he would allow to be Exhibited and when I would reserve the same I would form arrangments to have them forewarded

I have no plates that I could send there, but may prepare one for the occassion, I dont Know if a plate were there, that they could apreciate it however I will be guided by you wheather I send the specimens or not

For your Consideration Kindness in sending to me your last note on the Specimens I feel very greatfull [sic] there are many like myself that have not words to Express the admireation [sic] in which you are held by them, may you see many Happy returns of the Season is the ardent wish of

yours Truly
Francis L. Beatty


Notes:

1. Letters not located.

2. Newspaper published in Belfast; the enclosure has not been located.

3. Richard Davison (1796-1869), Belfast solicitor and Conservative MP for Belfast 1852-1860.

4. Ferguson was at one time Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce for Belfast and later High Sheriff.

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