Faraday to Edward William Brayley   26 August 1848

R Institution | 26 Aug 1848

My dear Sir

I think I explained on a former occasion that if you will state the particular specimens which you wish to borrow I can then say whether you can have them:- but I cannot let any one borrow specimens generally. I believe that any of the specimens you have had before you can have again: but as to any others that you have not had I should have to apply to the Managers and they will not meet for some months. The injury that certain things have suffered when borrowed has made the necessity for these rules.

Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday

E.W. Brayley | &c &c &c