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20, Mornington Road
N.W.
Feby 18. 1860.
Dear Sir
Allow me to offer my sincere thanks for the assistance you so kindly rendered on the occasion of my recent litigation with the proprietors of the Photo: News. Although I have not succeeded in obtaining at once all that was anticipated I have good reason to believe that a more satisfactory arrangement will be ultimately made than I could have expected had not your expression of opinion so materially strengthened my cause.
Believe me very truly yours
William Crookes.
H. F. Talbot Esqre
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Wm. H. Fox Talbot Esqre
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham