Faraday to Giovan Battista Amici   17 April 1845

Royal Institution | 17 April 1845

My dear Sir

I cannot resist the opportunity of bringing to your mind one who though he has only once seen you¹ has long known you by that which makes the highest tie amongst men of science the fruits of the mind; and though for myself I may have little plea on that score yet your kindness which I have already experienced will balance that deficiency. It gives me great pleasure to think that you are one of our 28 honorary members²[.] I only wish that I could come to Italy & say so in person: but in this as in many other things I must curb my desires. Believe me to be with the greatest respect

Your Very faithful admirer | M. Faraday

Profr Amici | &c &c &c

Address: Professor Amici | &c &c &c | Director of the Observatory | Florence | Italy