Faraday to John Leighton   7 June 1849¹

Royal Institution | 7 June 1849.

Sir

I received your parcel and letter and am very much obliged by your kindness. I had seen several of your works before and now Mrs. Faraday has had the opportunity of looking at them. I hope you find Art as productive as business. It is very evident from your works that it is a far more agreeable pursuit and it is a great happiness when the means by which we get our bread are in their nature pleasant to us. Wishing you every success in life that is good for you

I am | Dear Sir | Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday

John Leighton Jur | &c &c &c