My dear Sir

You ask more than I can do—this time of the year—at least

In spring-time one might get up such scenes with the chance of taking it photogr^ly instantaneously but not now—not now—¹ I have been looking up some of my former instants to show that I had similar intentions with your own but have not had time to carry them out—²

I studied a Cat from kitty-hood thro’ several family-ways—& had opportunities to unseen through a glass door—& within a yard—hear her callings & the Tom’s several nights—(The last encouraging sound of hers was just the same as when—having been away—she came back to her kittens.) et et et—

I have been very ill and not yet restored but can work—

Heliotype I think will be the cheapest tho’ the Woodbury-type will allow of alterations & omissions or improvements.—³

I have sent a bundle of cards for the £1.1 and thank you—⁴ the same for the cheque—⁵

Did you ever see two cats standing nose to nose—close—for minutes?

I am, dear Sir | Yours very truly | O. G. Rejlander