Faraday to Swynfen Stevens Jervis   7 November 1839¹

Royal Institution | Nov. 7, 1839.

Sir

I have no intention at present of reprinting Chemical Manipulation for my time is more arguably, and, I am encouraged to think, not less usefully employed in experimental researches. I am aware that the book has been out of print for some time and believe it is not easy to procure[.] As I have two or three copies which have been gathered out of the waste of the Printer I hope you will do me the favour to accept the one which I send & excuse its imperfections both as to paper & matter[.]

I am Sir | Your very humble Servant | M. Faraday

Swynfen Jervis Esq MP | & & &