R Institution | 13 Decr. 1847
My dear Sir
It gave me great pleasure to see such an evidence of Mr Hawes' health & activity and I was quite happy to write to him on the subject2. I generally of late make my wife my amanuensis for reasons of policy & rest but I could not refuse myself the pleasure of writing to him & to you[.]
Ever Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday
Benj. Hawes Esq MP | &c &c &c
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