Harriet Jane Moore to Faraday   23 September 1853¹

9 Carlisle Parade | Hastings | Sept 23rd

My dear Mr Faraday

I was much obliged by your kind Lady’s note. Pray tell her that I intend to have her autograph in her present, as so I consider it to be, since it is the work of own brother. She says that you watch the spider weaving their webs, I have often been much interested in observing their workmanship, & ingenuity in repairing any damage in their fabric. I wish you & Mrs. Faraday were here at this cheerful agreeable place, as it seems to me; I set off from Putney on Tuesday² morning alone, being very anxious to secure lodgings to my sister³ before the Equinoxial gales set in; and by dint of hard work, secured these very pleasant rooms, where she joined me yesterday, and less fatigued by our journey than I had feared. Our rooms almost overhang the sea, which is to me a splendid object; on Tuesday the sunset was glorious & the moon shone upon the placid waters so beautifully that I thought how much you would have admired it. The instant [name illegible] came into this our sitting room, she exclaimed ‘Mrs Faraday’s carpet’. I had not noticed that it was the same as that in Warwick Cottage, so we have something in common. I am in some hopes that the mild sea breezes may invigorate my poor sister. We are very comfortable, & very friendly, and I shall stay till our friends arrive next week, & should remain longer but that I do not like to leave Julia on duty too long. Give my kindest regards to dear Mrs. Faraday & believe me

Ever your’s very truly | Harriet Moore