Lyon Playfair to Faraday   11 February 1843

Primrose near Blackburn | Lancashire 11th Feb / 43

My dear Sir

I beg to thank you for another proof of your kindness in recommending Mr Perkins¹ to consult me with regard to his manure². Owing to a mistake in directing his letter Lanarkshire instead of Lancs it has been a peripatetic for three weeks. I received it only today, which will account for my delay in not sooner acknowledging your kindness.

I was in London for a few days in Decr but having been informed that you were then indisposed, I did not wish to intrude upon you, by calling at a time when you might not feel disposed to receive visitors.

I am | My dear Sir | Yours very faithfully | Lyon Playfair