Alexander William Williamson to Faraday   22 May 1852

University College, London | 22nd May 1852

Dear Sir,

Having been informed, that in consequence of the resignation of Prof. Brande at the Royal Institution, the Managers contemplate making arrangements for the provisional discharge of the duties hitherto appertaining to that gentleman, I am desirous of stating that I would feel much honoured by obtaining leave to deliver a course of chemical lectures in the Institution.

I am sufficiently aware of the difficulty of presenting the higher scientific truths in an easy and striking form, to feel that much indeed is needed of a lecturer at the Royal Institution, but the difficulty of the task would rather stimulate than discourage me, and no exertion should be wanting on my part to render the course as effective as possible.

By submitting my qualifications to the consideration of the Managers¹, you will greatly oblige

Yours sincerely and respectfully | Alexd. W. Williamson

To Professor Faraday