Royal Institution: May 4, 1840.
Dear Wheatstone, - Thrice have I endeavoured to catch you at home, but failed. My object is to ascer‑tain whether you can let me have the telegraph subject this season, as you said at the beginning of the year; and if so, whether the last evening, June 12, would suit1. As I have not seen much of it lately I should want cramming, but will prepare as soon as I know your mind. You know my desire to present your beautiful developments to our audience, and I know I may count on your willingness, but cannot tell as to your convenience. Let me know quickly, for I must now arrange the rest of the evenings. Ever yours, | M. Faraday.
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