Faraday to Antonio Panizzi   25 June 1841¹

Royal Institution | 25 June 1841

Sir

Although I have had the honor of an introduction to you I should not act upon the strength of that alone have troubled you at this time but from conversation with Mr. Barnewall² I am led to believe the subject I beg to mention instead of being troublesome to you may be acceptable to you[.] It relates to a young man Mr Vincent the bearer of this letter who is seeking for employment if there should be occasion for such an one in the Library of the British Museum. He has knowledge to various degrees of Greek, Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish, & Hebrew languages[.] He has been 5 1/2 years corrector of the press. Is accustomed to classification, catalogues, indexes, collation of various editions, verifying quotations &c &c. If there is any chance of his being useful to you in the British Museum I conclude you would examine him on these matters[.] As to his personal character I have known him for many years as an honest, conscientious, industrious, persevering, intelligent, person anxious to fulfil any duty he may undertake and it is this which makes me ready to introduce him to you. If you should either now or hereafter have occasion for his services I should be exceedingly glad & doubt not he will obtain approbation[.]

I am Sir | Your Obedient Humble Servant | M. Faraday

Antonio Panizzi Esq | &c &c &c