[printed notepaper:]
Establishment for Designing, Engraving, & Lithography.
Liverpool 62, Castle St
Mar 13 1843
Sir
Thanks for your obliging communication respecting the Licence. I have been unable to acknowledge it earlier in consequence of my numerous engagements and absence for business
In the course of a few days I shall have the pleasure of replying at length satisfactorily I hope to you and I trust of mutual advantage in the mean time with respect
I am Sir Yours faithfully
John R Isaac
Henry Fox Talbot Esqre