Faraday to John Henry Vivian   11 September 1826

Royal Institution | Sept. 11 1826

Dear Sir

I beg to introduce to your acquaintance Mr. Borrmann¹ of the Royal Saxon Artillery[.] He has letters to you from older & more worthy acquaintances of yours than I am but I willingly consent to his request of writing to you feeling convinced that you will find pleasure in allowing him to visit your extensive works. He is particularly anxious to see your magnificent flue. I promised him a copy of your account of it but have not been able to find one² all have been dispersed.

Have you any new metals new substances or new circumstances in your furnaces & operations[.] Things sometimes happen in the large way which cannot occur in the small and your operations are so great that they must occur now & then with you[.] But I suppose the men often obliterate & destroy peculiar appearances not knowing the interest they possess[.] With best respects to Mrs. Vivian³[.]

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

J.H. Vivian Esq | &c &c | Marino Near Swansea

Address: John Henry Vivian Esq | &c &c | Swansea