Faraday to John Wilson Croker¹   27 October 1826

Royal Institution | Oct. 27, 1826

Sir

I remember that some time since you seemed to take an interest in the alloys of steel experimented with by my late friend Mr. Stodart & myself and desired me to order a pair of razors from Mr Stodarts successors for your use. It is the recollection of this circumstance which induces me to offer for your acceptance a pair of razors which have been made by a manufacturer of Sheffield[.] He writes me word that having repeated our experiments he finds the steel produced to be very good: and as our information was given openly to the world he as a matter of compliment has sent me some pairs of razors to give away amongst such as take an interest in the subject or are inclined to test to value of the results². I know nothing of the manufacturer or the goodness of the razors but should feel proud if you would accept the pair sent herewith & hope you will find them deserving of the makers recommendation[.]

I have the honor to be | Sir Your Very Obedient Servant | M. Faraday

John Wilson Croker Esq | &c &c &c

Endorsed: Ans | Oct 28