William Henry to Faraday   15 May 1830

My dear Sir

I have barely a minute to thank you for your excellent paper on glass for optical purposes¹. It reached me 10 or 14 days ago, and since its arrival, my time has been absorbed by various engagements of enquiry; but at my first leisure, I shall give it another and more attentive perusal[.]

It would indeed delight me to see you here. If you can bring Mrs. Faraday with you, we have ample room for you both, and it will add to our pleasures[.] You could proceed from hence, and see Mr. Thomson’s² magnificent printing establishment near Clithero[e]. Pray think of this project. I should like to be informed before you come, that I may not be out of the way.

Believe me, ever, | Yours very sincerely | W. Henry

Man[chester] | 15 May. ‘30

Address: M. Faraday Esq | London