D.A. de Scherer to Faraday   2 July 1835¹

t<r><qr>he Haag the 2d July 1835.

Sir,

When I visited, on your aimable [sic] invitation, the Museum of the Royal Institution, I didn't remark in the Mineralogical Collection any of these pepits of platina, which are found together w<<ith>> gold in the auriferous sand of the Ural. By a hazard I just received from a friend of mine three of such pepits, and I shall be very happy if you will incorporate them to your remarkable collection. I beg you to receive it as proof of the particular esteem and consideration I feel for you as well as all those who occupy themselves with sciences².

I remain, | Sir, | Your most obedient and humble servant | D.A. de Scherer | of Russia

Address: St Petersburg | un Department des Manufactures et de Commerce intérieur

Address: Dr. Faraday, Esq | Secretary of the Royal | Institution | London | Albemarle Street. | Ci joint une boite: même adresse. [Attached one box: same address].