Faraday to William Henry Sykes   6 August 1852

R Institution | 6 Aug 1852

My dear Sir

Yesterday a friend¹ & a friend of Liebigs told me that Liebig having the desire of sending his son² (who has now completed his medical education) to India has been advised to apply to you as able to assist him being both a man of Science & having the power to direct an appointment his way[.] I was asked to speak to you but said I could scarcely make so free: that if such a thing were fit in itself, I was sure you would do what you could for Liebigs sake that if not duty would come first. As far as a love for science might lead you I thought that Liebigs name ought to have more weight with you than mine.

At first I thought I would say nothing to you about it, but on consideration concluded that I would let you know. To oblige Liebig would be to oblige myself - but other considerations must come before. Do not trouble yourself to answer this note[.]

Ever Yours | M. Faraday

Coll. Sykes | &c &c &c