Faraday to George Dollond   28 June 1828

R Institution | Sat Eveg

Dear Sir

I go out of town on Tuesday for six or seven weeks. We have examined our furnace & find it to want repairing. The top bricks fall down & we are afraid of them falling into experiments. I have got Ramsey to look at it[.] His estimate for taking down the body of the furnace to the hearth rebuilding &c & putting other things to rights is I think £ 15 but I have sent the estimate to Mr Herschell & I am not quite sure¹[.]

Now would it not be better to get this done while I am away. It will employ Anderson, he will have time gradually to warm & dry it & it will be ready when I return[.] If deferred it will occupy several weeks when I might be able to work.

I have written to Mr Herschell who thinks it ought to be done by all means[.] If you are of the same opinion let Anderson know when he calls upon you and then he will give directions accordingly[.]

Yours Very Truly | M. Faraday

- Dollond Esq | &c &c