Faraday to Simon Goodrich¹   28 August 1824

Niton | Sat Evening Aug 28th 1824

Dear Sir

I have been prevented by circumstances from leaving this place so soon as I intended and fear that as I pass through Portsmouth on Monday next² I shall not be able to stop for more than a few moments. I therefore enclose Mr Brunel’s letter³ and beg you to accept my best thanks for your attentions to me when I had the pleasure of seeing you.

This letter I intend putting into the Post Office at Portsmouth as I pass through and am

Endorsement: 1824 Aug 28. Mr. Faraday to S.G Letter of thanks for attention on his visit and enclosing Mr Brunells Letr of introduction