George Biddell Airy to Faraday   13 September 1847

Altona 1847 September 13

My dear Sir

I hope to reach England in a few days: but as I may be then much occupied, I write now and purpose to post the letter on my arrival.

At St Petersburgh, a few days since, I saw Mr. Jacobi. He begged me particularly to inquire of you whether you had received from him a letter dated 1847 January 7¹. As far as I could understand, the letter contained several important communications, one of which he wished you to hand over to the Philosophical Magazine, but which he had not yet seen in Print.

Perhaps you will write on the subject to Mr. Jacobi. If you have leisure, a single line to me to say that you attend to this business will be acceptable[.]

I am my dear Sir | Very truly yours | G.B. Airy

Michael Faraday Esq