4 Marine Parade
Ventnor
20 Septr 1860
My dear Sir
I shall be here about ten days longer, but do not see any reason why you should wait for my convenience. I have therefore enclosed your note in a letter to Sir Henry, <1> who is probably in London, asking him to mention the matter to Panizzi, <2> whose assent must be obtained, in order to avoid inconveniences. I will let you know the moment I hear any thing in reply.
I am yours faithfully
Edwin Norris
H. F. Talbot Esq
&c &c
[envelope, annotated "Norris" by WHFT:]
H. F Talbot Esq
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham
Notes:
1. Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson, 1st Baronet (1810–1895), orientalist.
2. Sir Anthonio Genesio Maria Panizzi (1797–1879), British Museum Librarian.