23 May 1859
My dear Sir,

I have seen M^r Dundas today, who had already received a communication from M^r Bolton,

The latter in his letter did not allude to his correspondence with M^r Gibson, but I mentioned the subject to M^r Dundas who is of opinion that there was nothing unreasonable in M^r Gibson’s declining to agree to M^r Bolton’s proposal, and that the arrangements may be made in the way at first suggested. but he is to explain everything fully in his reply to M^r Bolton. – It is very disinterested in M^r Bolton to endeavour to lighten the Expenses of the Settlements, the whole of which I believe fall to my share. but I should prefer paying a little more perhaps than is absolutely necessary to having any delay or complication which can be avoided. –

As soon as I hear anything further on this subject, I shall let you know. –

I remain My dear Sir Yours most truly
J: Gilchrist Clark

Henry Fox Talbot Esq

[envelope, with the seal of the New Club, Edinburgh:]
Henry Fox Talbot Es^q.
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Wiltshire