Faraday to George Biddell Airy   9 December 1853

Royal Institution | 9 Decr 1853

My dear Sir

Mr Barlow has been speaking to me as if he had hopes that we might hear you here some F.E. this season¹[.] Shall I encourage him or not? You cannot for a moment suppose (by my question) that I am not as earnest & more so than he is to hear you but I would not that you should be troubled for us beyond that degree which consists with your willingness and is in a manner its own reward by the pleasure which it gives you to give pleasure & delight to others[.]

With kindest remembrances to Mrs. & Miss Airy I am

My dear Sir | Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

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