John Henry Pelly to Faraday   2 February 1836

My Dear Sir

We have a Court at the Trinity House only once a Month (the first Thursday) and no resolution is considered conclusive till confirmed at the following court[.] Referring to the conversation I had with you last Thursday¹ will you allow me to submit to the court to be held on the 4 Inst the following proposition[.]

"That Mich Faraday Esq be appointed Chemical &c &c &c &c² adviser to the Corporation of the Trinity House at a salary of ú200³ a year"[.] You were pleased to say you would feel such an appointment a very Honorable one & I should feel much gratified in having so able an adviser[.] I have left part in pencil to be altered as you may deem fit & believe me

My Dear Sir | Yours | J.H. Pelly

T. House | Feb 2nd. 1836

M. Faraday Esq

Endorsed by Faraday: Captn Pelly to me | 2 Feb. 1836 | Trinity House appointment &c