Faraday to Isambard Kingdom Brunel   4 May 1835

R Institution | 4 May 1835

My dear Sir

I return you the wire suspenders, the Report¹, &c &c with many thanks for your kindness[.]

I do not know of such a master as you require. Probably Barlow can tell you of such a one[.]

I have not read his report through nor should I probably be able to under‑stand all the argument. I happened to open it at random at page 90 & have just scored a consequence there which I dont understand[.] Whilst the one wheel is falling surely the weight it before carried is not supported by the other, if so supported, the first wheel would not fall: how then can the whole weight be considered as supported by one rail only for that time²[.]

After all I sometimes feel glad that I am not a mathematician for though Mathematical science is sure, I do not find that the conclusions of its professors can be trusted much more than those of other Professors &c &c &c[.]

Ever Dear Sir | Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday

I. Kingdom Brunell Esq | &c &c

Why dont you date your letters from your office or at least from some place - it would very much relieve such bad memories as mine - M. F.