From G Bott; says he has received a letter from Th. Parker asking if he could supply SO with 'Nankeen dye as we call it'. He hopes this will encourage 'English manufactory' as a few drops of this dye will restore the colour of fabric and will withstand washing for up to six times afterwards, and claims the colour is as good as real Nankeen. He adds that the dye is greatly in demand and believes one day manufacturers will thank him for the product, as people prefer Manchester nankeens because they can alter the colour to their liking. He has sent him a bottle as a trial.
Dated at: Nottingham [Notts].