5 Charing Cross
10 Jany 1842
Sir
On the receipt of yr letter of the 31 Decr I wrote to Mr Addams, <1> who I knew was from London, and he has enclosed me a reply which I transmit herewith
With a hope that I have fulfilled yr wishes on this occasion
I remain Sir Yr obt Servant
Francis Watkins
H. F. Talbot Esq –
Notes:
1. Robert Addams, Scottish scientist - the forwarded letter is Doc. No: 04420.