Faraday to Josiah John Guest   20 July 1819

Cwm Neath | Tuesday July 20th 1819

Sir

The rain has detained us in Neath Vale until now but it at the same time has afforded us an opportunity of seeing the beauties of the place¹. The waterfalls here are beautiful[.] The Master of the Inn where we now are has some oil paintings which though rough convey an excellent Idea of the places they represent i.e. the falls of the vale[.] They were painted by a person of Merthyr a Mr. Williams² who I understand will do me a set if I can get them conveyed to London[.] In consequence of the kindness you have already shown me I am bold enough to believe you will pardon me for asking you to enclose them carefully in the box you propose sending up to town for me. I will write to Mr Williams to place them in your hands immediately. I have also to ask the favour you to pay for them for me. I would enclose the money but do not know by what conveyance this letter will go and venture to rest on your goodness. They will be eight or ten in number and four shillings each. I hope I shall have the power at some time of acknowledging these favours more effectually.

I am Sir | Your oblige and Humble Servant | M. Faraday

J.J. Guest, Esq.