Faraday to James David Forbes   18 September 1839

Royal Institution | 18 Septr 1839

My dear Sir

M Dumas is about to Visit Edinburgh[.] I think you must have known him at Paris but at all events I am sure you would be sorry he should be at Edinburgh & you not aware of it so if you do not as yet know him personally let this note be an introduction[.] I am aware that it must be unnecessary in fact his scientific character being quite enough for such a philosopher as you it is as a matter of form only that I give it. I thought much of Dumas when I read only of him but now that I know him face to face I think a great deal more[.]

Ever faithfully Yours | M. Faraday

Professor Forbes | &c &c &c