Faraday to John David Roberton   2 September 1839

R Institution | Monday

Dear Sir

M. Dumas wishes to see Brewster's encyclopaedia¹ & also Ency Metropolitana for an account of the Mint[.] I hope that if they are in our collection at the R.S. he can have access to them. It would be a great shame that any place or any book in the country were shut to such a man[.] If my right or my recommendation can do any good I hope you will allow it a little weight[.]

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

Roberton Esq | &c &c

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