Charles Babbage to Faraday   8 June 1837

Dear Faraday

A friend of mine a country1 gentleman has asked me much about Kyan's patent which is a matter of some importance as he has very large repairs to make.

I know nothing on the subject and am not quite sure what he wants is known or knowable at present.

He has urged me much to ask you and after fighting off as much as possible I send you his queries. You must be as much plagued as I am by questionists so send me a refusal if it will give you any trouble or a general answer (which will not go out of my hands) if you think he should use it[.]

Excuse this plague[.]

Ever yours truly | C. Babbage

Dorset St | Manch Sq | 8 June 1837

1
Edward Davies Davenport (1778-1847, AO, politician of Capesthorne, Derbyshire). See Davenport to Babbage, 7 June 1837, BL add MS 37190, f.202 where he asked Babbage to obtain Faraday's advice.

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