Faraday to Dr M   12 March 1853

Royal Institution: March 12, 1853.

Dear Sir, - My words are simple and correct. I know that there are plenty of portraits: I do not know that there is a single likeness. I have compared the portraits with my face in the glass, and I cannot see a likeness in any one of them. Therefore, if I wished, I could not send you one. But as I never help to publish either portrait or likeness, I cannot in any manner accede to your request. I think we may now consider this matter as finished.

Very truly yours, | M. Faraday