Alexander Dallas Bache to Faraday   17 January 1840

American Philosophical Society, | Independence Square, | Philadelphia, January 17th, 1840

Sir,

I have the honour of informing you, that you have been this day Elected a Member of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge.

I am, | Sir, | Your obedient Servant | A.D. Bache Secretary.

Michael Faraday D.C.L | &c &c &c | Royal Institution | London