Jacob Herbert to Faraday   11 October 1849

Trinity House London.- | 11th October 1849.-

Sir,

The Board has had under consideration your report upon the defective ventilation of the Lanterns of the Dungeness and Needles Light Houses, and your proposals for remedying the same¹, - and the Board approving your suggestions for effecting this object I am directed to acquaint you therewith, - and to inform you that Mr. Wilkins has received instructions to carry into effect your recommendations as respects the Lantern at the Needles, to put himself in communication with you thereon, and execute what you may require. - In regard to the Lantern at Dungeness your suggestions have been already effectually carried out with reference to the intended advantage. -

I am | Sir, | Your most humble Servant | J. Herbert

M. Faraday Esq