Faraday to Caroline Fox   6 November 1835

Royal Institution | 6 Nov 1835

Madam

My feelings prompt me and the sight of your hand writing encourages me to offer you in few words my most grateful and sincere thanks for the extraordinary kindness which you have shown me in a late affair¹ the conclusion of which is to me a source of pleasure since it allows me to express my feelings without any fear of a mistaken interpretation being put upon them[.]

Your kind expressions and invitation I do not merit & it is very probable that upon a nearer view of me you might think that your present estimate of my character is much too favourable[.] But I shall never forget, that what you know of me thus far has gained your approbation and it will be doubly my desire and pleasure hence forward to deserve & retain it[.]

I have the honor to be | Madam | with the most Sincere respect | Your grateful & humble servant | M. Faraday

The Honorable | Miss Fox | &c &c

Endorsed by Faraday: Copies of mine to Sir J. South² & Miss Fox of the 6th Nov. 1835