Jacob Herbert to Faraday   24 November 1852

Trinity House London | 24 Novr. 1852.

My dear Sir,

Enclosed I forward to you Copy of a Letter from Dr. Joseph J. W. Watson, dated 20th Instant:- relative to Electricity as a source of Illumination¹.

The Board have no hesitation in complying with Dr. Watson’s request, and are solicitous that you should be present whenever the Light and it’s Apparatus are exhibited at this House,- I am directed therefore to enquire what days and hours will best suit your convenience to attend, either in the next or following weeks;- I am also to suggest, that should you not already have some acquaintance with Dr. W.’s invention, - you might probably have an opportunity of learning something on the subject prior to such exhibition.

I understand that the Light will be shewn from the top of a House at Charing Cross on Thursday (tomorrow) from 8 to 11 P.M.

I remain, | My dear Sir, | Your very faithful Servant | J. Herbert

Mr. Faraday Esq