Faraday to John Barlow   18 October 1844

R Institution | 18 Octr. 1844

My dear Barlow

I received your letter in due course but could do very little for the cause[.] One thing was that we went to few of the sections¹ and yet my mind & memory became quite bewildered amongst the men & things & I sadly mistook one for another. The subject I thought of more than all others was Dr Falconers² gigantic tortoise³ yet having to go to Newcastle I did not hear his evening.

Though I shall send this to Cavendish Street yet I suppose you are at Horsted Place & I trust thoroughly enjoying & resting yourself[.] Daniel[l] (E.R.)⁴ called here today but I did not see him[.]

Mrs. Faraday unites in best remembrances to you & Mrs. Barlow

Ever My dear friend | Yours faithfully | M. Faraday

Revd. John Barlow | &c &c &c