John Fuller to Faraday   12 July 1833

Dear Sir,

We want something in the thatchwood way to fasten upon an upright buoy which is thrown out from a life boat at night in order that a sailor who has been ship wrecked may see it & fasten Himself to it till assistance can be given Him - if you think of anything that will do & that will shew a light not to be put out by the washing of the waves of the sea let me know. Phosphorus is so difficult to make use of & to keep perfect that it will not do[;] any thing that will shew a good light & is not Easily Extinguished will do better.

Sincerely yours | John Fuller

M. Faraday Esq.

Rosehill | Robertsbridge | Sussex July 12th | 1833

Address: M. Faraday Esq | Royal Institution | London Albemarle St