Faraday to William Upcott   2 February 1826

Royal Institution | Feby 2. 1826

My dear Sir

Allow me to introduce my friend Mr. Deacon¹ to you[.] He wishes to have the opportunity of shewing you some specimens of illuminated writing and asking your opinion & advice on certain points which he can better explain to you verbally that I can do in a letter and I have said I was sure of your good natured opinion[.]

We are thinking about next Wednesday Evening as a visit to you but I must first learn that you are at leisure and must also apologise which I do sincerely for the trouble we give you in our to you uninteresting visits though to us the reverse. The hour if it suited you would be about 8 o clk. Mrs. Faraday says she is empowered by you to bring a good large train three ladies I think & a couple of gentleman and you remember we were talking about Mr. & Mrs. Wyon². I hope we dont frighten you[.] I should be sorry to shake your nerves seeing you have so much use for them[.]

I am dear Sir | Your Obliged | M. Faraday

- Upcott Esq

Address: William Upcott Esq | &c &c