Faraday to Gustav Karsten   9 June 1847¹

Royal Institution London | 9 June 1847

My dear Sir

I received your letter on the 17th of last month and was very happy in the thought that I could do any thing that would shew the attention & respect which I think so due to you and those who like you work in the great cause of science. I sent it at once to the Royal Society and have applied to Mr. Weld the Assistant Secretary once or twice since then to know what has been done but the body moves slowly and I believe there are no conclusions as yet. However I could not remain quiet long and so write to you without being able to send you any account of the application and even without your letter for it is with the Society[.] The latter is a loss to me for my memory is so bad that I cannot now recollect what was in it and it is well that I copied your address before I sent it away. I have no scientific new[s] to send you my recluse habits prevent me from knowing what is done by others & I am sorry to say I have myself done nothing lately not from the want of will but of power. I must conclude assuring you that I am

with the highest esteem | Your Very faithful Servant | M. Faraday

Dr. G. Karsten | &c &c &c

Address: A Monsieur | Monsieur G Karsten | a | Paris | Rue Racine No 20 | Hotel Voltair