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Faraday to John Frederick William Herschel   27 December 1850

R Institution | 27 Decr. 1850

My dear Herschell

Your note gave me great pleasure & when you think of joining the R Institution you encourage us greatly in our exertions. Since I called Barlow tells me in a note he has written to you suggesting some change. Let us know what you would but like & it shall be done1. As to coming in I hope you feel that you are always free here and as to any body else I am always at your service[.]

Ever Most Truly Yours | M. Faraday

1
Herschel did not become a member of the Royal Institution but RI MS GM, 3 February 1851, 5: 547 noted the nomination by Faraday, among others, of Margaret Brodie Herschel, née Stewart (d.1884, age 73, GRO. Married Herschel in 1829, see DNB under John Frederick William Herschel) to be a member. Her election is recorded in RI MS GM, 3 March 1851, 5: 550.

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