Roderick Impey Murchison to Faraday   30 December 1844

4 Circus, Bath | 30th Decr. 1844

My dear Sir,

Better late than never!

Although you will have been informed before now of the result of the election in the Institute of France, I cannot enclose the accompanying note (which followed me to this place from London) without congratulating you sincerely on the great & well merited distinction you have obtained[.]

The more remarkable the man to whom you were opposed, the greater the honor to England in having had a Faraday to triumph over Prussia and her Jacobi who is considered the first mathematician in Europe.

Mr Pentland¹ who has recently passed through London acquainted me with the state of the prospects a fortnight ago & assured me that M Arago had been throughout your fast & warm friend on the occasion.

Hoping to be in London soon & intending then to congratulate you in person believe me to be

Yours very sincerely | Rodk I. Murchison

M. Faraday Esq

Your new year comes in with glory. May you live many years to enjoy your well earned fame.