Faraday to Henry Thomas De La Beche   16 November 1838

Royal Institution. | 16 November 1838

My dear Sir

I have been out of town until now for my healths sake by Doctors direction & have had no letters sent to me: hence the delay in answering yours¹. I saw Mr. Barry² this morning & had a talk with him on the matter. For myself I can do nothing but talk a little about it; for I am obliged to lay down occupation not take it up - Barry will tell you that he mentioned Daniell to me & if I had spoken first I should have mentioned Daniell to him so you see you have a good man indeed for the purpose a better man than the one you were looking after; I say so with all sincerity of feeling[.]

Your object is a most excellent one and I think must give rise to some good results - From your letter I suspected that you were expecting too much from Chemistry but the conversation with Barry makes me more satisfied[.]

My time is short & as you will hear from Barry: my matter is short too.

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

H.T. De la Beche Esq | &c &c &c

Address: H.T. De la Beche Esq | &c &c &c