Faraday to John Frederic Daniell   11 April 1839

Royal Institution | 11 April 1839

My dear Daniell

I have received your book. I do not wait to read it but write at once in reply to its affection which is to me of far more value than all its philosophy¹. I know well the sincerity of your words and you will believe me too when I say that to have gained & retained the kindly feelings of your heart is to me matter of great self congratulation. I have nothing more to say on this point than that I hope our mutual feelings may long be preserved to us to be what they are at present a constant source of unalloyed pleasure to both[.]

Ever My kind & faithful | friend, Your devoted | M. Faraday