Faraday to Francis Watkins   25 November 1833

R Institution | Nov 25 1833

Dear Sir

I first obtained the spark with a common magnet (i.e. Dr Knights¹) at Woolwich 8 Feby 1832 and next day i.e. on the 9th from Mr Daniells loadstone²[.] The original spark is referred to in my first paper of date Nov 1831³[.]

I do not recollect seeing any paper of Pixiis⁴ of the kind you mention⁵[.] I purpose borrowing of you the revolving apparatus & a Saxtons magnet for next Saturdays lecture if you can lend me one⁶[.]

I am Dear Sir | Very Sincerely Yours | M. Faraday

Mr Watkins

Endorsement: Pixii first made instruments for

Academie de Bordeauxe [sic] Science of Paris

for a private gentleman[.]

Small soft iron magnet wt. 8oz took 34lbs - 3 coils. 30 jars[.]