Faraday to Edward William Brayley   28 May 1836

R Institution | 28 May 1836

My dear Sir

I can trust your memory better than my own for mine is a very bad one & I dare say you are right in your impression[.] I should therefore like the paper altered so as to not to state that Davy did not first show me the report although that has been my strong impression but as it is of no consequence to the general statement it might as well be changed¹. I will call at Red Lion court this evening if I can to make the alteration[.]

Some of the things as the ‘Top up’ I remember others I do not. As to the accuracy of the report I have my feelings on the matter and sought for the original M.S. on purpose to do you justice but not finding that could go no further in changing that point[.]

Ever Dear Sir | Most Truly Yours | M. Faraday

E.W. Brayley Esq | &c &c &c

I remember nothing about the communications between Phillips & Davy. I think that must have been “private” to me as well as to others[.] MF