Faraday to John Barrow   13 January 1835

Royal Institution | 13 Jany 1834 [sic]

Dear Sir

By your direction I analysed twenty samples of oatmeal for the Admiralty in November 1832, for which I have a note against the Admiralty in my books of twenty guineas¹[.]

Perhaps I ought not to mention this to you; but rather make enquiry in the offices somewhere[.] But I have thought once or twice that you sent them to me as one engaged by the Admiralty; being unaware that that engagement ceased long ago. Should such a mistake have occurred with you and the affair is therefore out of the usual order do not trouble yourself any further about it[.]

I am Sir | Yours Very Truly | M. Faraday

John Barrow Esq | &c &c &c

Endorsements: 14 Jany. Acct. Gen to pay this. Aq him by note [unidentified initials] 14 Jan 1835[.] Bill paid