James Hudson to Faraday?   7 August 1834

Royal Society | Aug 7 1834

My dear Sir,

I have just returned from the City, having wished to submit to you the plan of the new title page and advertisement for the report on the medals, before putting it into the hands of the Printer¹. I now beg to enclose it you; and to mention an idea that has occurred to me, to have the Copley, Rumford, and Royal Medals, engraved on one plate by Bate's ruling process, and prefix it to the account of the medals. Mr. Bate, on whom I called as I returned home, informed me that he could have it done by the 30 November and that the whole of the expenses would amount to 10 or 12 guineas. As so few of the members are acquainted with the designs of the medals, it would I think be an interest[ing] record; but I merely throw out my sentiments on the subject as a hint to some better judgment². I hope to have my part done, & in proof, before I leave town; having all the documents before me in my private room, & devoting my leisure hours to the subject. (Both sides of each medal to be given).

Mr. Children's address is, | The Rev. R.W. Poley's³ | Brixted Hall | Bury St. Edmunds

Your most faithful humble | servant | James Hudson