London
27 Augt 1857
Sir
The Bore I Mentioned has turned out to be yours & Mr Riley is now at work upon it. The Gt Western Deliveries to Wales are like their dividend somewhat irregular –
I shall be at Dowlais tomorrow & will send you up a sample of Clay Iron stone or as we call it ‘Welsh Mine’
I remain Sir v faithfully
Geo. T. Clark
H. F. Talbot Esq