John Somerset Pakington to Faraday   22 August 1852

Westwood Park | Driotwich | Aug 22 / 52

Dear Sir,

In the storm last Tuesday¹ an oak tree in this park of large size was destroyed by lightning in a very extraordinary manner and it now presents the most wonderful illustration of the power of lightning that I ever saw.

If you think it worth your while to come to me here to look at it, I shall be very happy to receive you.

I shall be at home tomorrow, and Tuesday, and Saturday this week².

Your best train is via Birmingham & thence by Worcester line to the Driotwich Station - train at 10a.m. brings you here at 3 - train at 5 1/4p.m. brings you home at 9.

I beg to remain | faithfully yours | John S. Pakington

M. Faraday Esq.