Faraday to Isambard Kingdom Brunel   5 April 1844

R Institution | 5 April 1844

My dear Brunell

After great exertion yesterday from very unexpected business Mr. Buchanan found he could not (to his extreme regret) arrive at the Railway¹ yesterday before night & then feared to go on the rails. This morning he was constrained to leave for Edinburgh but wishes me to say to you how much he was indebted for your kindness & that in the hope of still being allowed to profit by it he will with your leave retain the letters until his next visit to London which perhaps may not be very distant[.]

I am Your Very Obliged Friend | M. Faraday

I.K. Brunel Esq