Faraday to John Frederick William Herschel   8 February 1851

Royal Institution | 8 Feby 1851

My dear Sir John

I find I made an error last night which is almost inexcusable for me & would be if not considered as a result of my most treacherous memory[.] But as I suppose Mr Barlow had said it is when Lady members come that they can take their two friends in with them to the reserved seats[.] Our president the Duke [of Northumberland] was asking for you last night I trust he met with you after Owens discourse¹ was over[.]

Ever My dear Sir John | Your faithful Servant | M. Faraday

Sir John Herschell Bart | &c &c &c