Faraday to John Percy   17 October 1849

Royal Institution: October 17, 1849.

My dear Percy, - I cannot be on the Committee; I avoid everything of that kind, that I may keep my stupid mind a little clear. As to being on a Committee and not working, that is worse still.

I wish we could get to Birmingham, and use your kindness, but that may not be. My working time is from October to December, and I am fully in it: I am sorry to say, as yet, with negative results. Still I must work¹.

Ever yours and Mrs. Percy’s, | M. Faraday