Jacob Herbert to Faraday   9 June 1853

Trinity House, London | 9th June 1853.

Sir,

Adverting to our previous correspondence, and communications on the subject of the Electric Light, as proposed by Dr. Watson, for the purposes of Light House Illumination¹,- I have to acquaint you, that at the request of the Electric Power and Colour Company, to whom it appears Dr. Watson has transferred his patent², a conference took place at this House on Tuesday 31st. ultimo, between a Deputation of the provisional Directors of that company, and this Board³, when it was arranged, that, when prepared, Dr. Watson shall place himself on behalf of the said Company, in communication with yourself, with the view of the practical qualities of the Electric Light being tested, in respect of the several points specified in your letter of the 20th December last⁴.

I remain, | Sir, | Your most humble Servant | J. Herbert⁵

M. Faraday Esqre.