William Buckland to Faraday   20 March 1845

Oxon | 20 March 1845

My dear Faraday

I do not know in what circumstances poor Daniells family is left. I heard He had not insured his life & that He or his father was once in Business as a Sugar Baker. For ought I know He may have had a private fortune from this source. Can you inform me that it is otherwise? My acquaintance with him was of the slightest kind[.] I think a list of his works shd accompany any presentation to the Premier. Can you supply it to me i.e. a copy of that drawn up by Dr Miller.

Can you tell me if any steps have been taken by Daniells friends in London[.] I have written to ask this question also of Dr Jelf¹. There are precedents of pensions to the widow of a distinguished scientific man in the case of £100 a year to Lady Bell². I know no case of pension to 4 or 5 children but there may be. I think the most likely thing to get from Sir R. Peel wd be an appointment in a public office for the younger son³ & possibly the ArchBishop⁴ may give the eldest son⁵ who is in orders a living which may be a home for the 3 sisters.

I think it may do much good if you allow me to submit to Sir R. Peel the letter you have sent me - it will I think be more effective than a more formal letter written on purpose to be sent to him[.]

We shd lose not a day in applying for after Easter Sir R. Peel's leisure will be at an end[.]

Believe me | Very sincerely yours | W. Buckland