Faraday to Edward Magrath   c March 1830

R Institution | Tuesday Morg

Dear Magrath

It is seldom that I write to you under circumstances like the present when neither of us can stir from the house to look after the other[.] I am afraid your attack has been very violent but I hope it will soon leave you. I expect to learn how you are presently from Dr. Nicholl[.]

Mr Colnaghi¹ has sent us the portrait[.]² I did not know it was on so large a scale. It looks like a very fine engraving[.]

I always thought it much flattered but when I look in the glass just now and then think of the Engraving I cannot help but laugh out to imagine it meant to represent me especially as the real Common Cause usually now appears with his head in a handkerchief. Only imagine the difference[.]

If you could get an opportunity in 3 or 4 days of franking the enclosed for me I should be obliged.

Ever Dear Magrath | Truly Yours | M. Faraday

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