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Royal Asiatic Society,
5, New Burlington Street, W.,
London,

19^th Feb^y 1862

Dear Sir,

On receipt of your letter of yesterday, I went to see the copy of Botta’s great work at Quaritch’s, and found that it is quite new or unused, half bound in purple morocco, and warranted complete. M^r Quaritch has consented to wait till the next meeting of Council. This will be on the 8^th March. The work I saw as being in five volumes folio, one being [illegible] two inscriptions, and two plates, if I recollect rightly.

As there is some time from this to the 8^th March, would you like me to communicate your purpose to Sir H. Rawlinson, and ask him to examine the work beforehand. If so, perhaps you will kindly let me know.

I remain, dear Sir, faithfully yours,
J. W. Redhouse

H. F. Talbot, Esq^re

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H. Fox Talbot, Esq^re
Millburn Tower
Edinburgh
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