Charles Lyell to Faraday 10 April 1833¹

My dear Sir

I saw the man of whom we were talking & sounded him. He is quite at your command & would I am persuaded if he saw others in earnest put his shoulder to the wheel in a manner he has never yet done in London. Having heard his views of what such lectures might be made if it was worth a mans while to devote time to them, I should much rejoice if his services were secured.

I committed no one in the least.