Faraday to John Frederick William Herschel   4 October 1825

Royal Institution | Octr 4. 1825

My dear Sir

I was very much surprized yesterday at perceiving that Mr Taylor¹ had printed my paper in the Philosophical Magazine² even before the Publication of the part of the Philosophical Transactions containing it³. From a note which Mr. Taylor has sent to me today⁴ I understand it was entirely a mistake and not from any want of respect to the request of the President & Council[.] I enclose Mr. Taylor’s note and should be obliged if you would express my regret & explain to the President & Council how it so happened.

I am now engaged in examining & analysing some of the glasses. The difference is as Mr Hudson⁵ has stated it and depends upon lead having sunk whilst alkali has risen in the pots I suppose before the action was completed. I will send you the results as soon as I have them correctly⁶.

Perhaps you will have the goodness to preserve Mr Taylors note or return it to me after having explained to the council - lest any future explanation should be required.

I am Dear Sir | Yours Very faithfully | M. Faraday

John F.W. Herschel Esq | &c &c &c