Although Mr Traherne <1> has not the pleasure of being acquainted with Mr Talbot, he has learned his love of Botany from his friend Mr Dillwyn. <2> Mr Traherne has therefore taken the liberty of sending Mr Talbot a few Specimens, some of which may perhaps be acceptable:
St Hilary <3>
Jany 6.
1815.
H. –– Talbot Esqr
Harrow.
Jan. 6. 1815. <4>
Notes:
1. Rev John Montgomerie Traherne (1788–1860), JP & author.
2. Lewis Weston Dillwyn (1778–1855), Welsh botanist & MP.
3. Cowbridge, Wales.
4. Written in another hand at the back of address panel.