Faraday to Dominique François Jean Arago   3 December 1840

Royal Institution | 3 Dec 1840

My dear Sir

Illness has taken me from the opportunity & pleasure of seeing Mr Espy¹ but hearing that he is about to visit you I add my note of recommendation to the letters which he will have introducing him to your acquaintance. I cannot resist any opportunity of bringing myself to the recollection of one whom I respect & esteem as I do you. That your power & service in the cause of science may long continue is the wish of one who feels his own passing away.

I am My dear Sir | Yours faithfully | M. Faraday

M. Arago | &c &c &c