Faraday to William Brockedon   1 February 1830

Royal Institution | Feby 1. 1830

My dear Sir

I failed in seeing you the other day when I called at your house but I hope notwithstanding that you have been thinking of us here. Your illustrations of colours &c is continually in my minds eye and I am beginning to be anxious about seeing you upon it[.]

Our Committee were talking of the subject as one which had been before them last season[.] They asked me whether your promise of assistance extended to this season[.] I could not say it did but as I could not say it did not & had no reason to suppose it did not they assumed it for granted & have requested your acceptance of a ticket in acknowledgement¹[.]

We limit admissions this year but any friend for whom you ask me shall always be admitted[.]

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

W. Brockedon Esq | &c &c