Faraday to Isambard Kingdom Brunel   11 November 1836

Royal Institution | 11 Nov. 1836

Dear Brunell

Captn Maude1 is desirous of placing his Son2 with an Engineer and above all other Engineers with you and I have great pleasure in giving him an introduction to you with that view[.] Railroads which bring other things together have separated you & me lately but I hope they will have a contrary effect bye & by[.]

Ever Dear Sir | Yours Truly | M. Faraday

1
Francis Maude (1798-1886, B2). Commander in Royal Navy.
2
Francis Cornwallis Maude (1828-1900, B6). Later an officer in the Royal Artillery.

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