Faraday to William Jerdan   15 August 1837

R Institution | 15 Aug. 1837

My dear Sir

I cannot make up my mind whether you are in jest or earnest in last Satur‑day's L.G.¹ but it looks so like the latter that I thought I should be unkind in leaving you in error respecting my condition, which is what I trust it will always remain plain Mister. This note to you seems to me so unnecessary (can anybody for a moment be mistaken?) that I trust you will not refer to it or me with regard to the matter either in conversation or otherwise[.]

Ever My dear Sir | Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday

Wm. Jerdan Esq | &c &c &c