Jacob Herbert to Faraday   19 April 1854

Trinity House, London, | 19th April 1854.

Sir,

I am instructed to forward to you the accompanying Samples of Water which have been received from the Skerries Light House Establishment for the purpose of an analysis thereof being made: I also enclose herewith an Extract from a Letter of the Surgeon at Holyhead¹, who has attended the Keeper’s family, together with a Copy of my Communication to the Superintendent for the Milford District thereupon², and of his reply, dated 14 Inst³:-; And I am to signify the Request of the Elder Brethren that you will favor them, after examining the water, by reporting your opinion as to it’s wholesomeness for Drinking or Culinary purposes, - and whether the quality of it is such as is calculated to produce the effects adverted to in the Surgeon’s Letter.

I am Sir, | Your most obedient Servant | J. Herbert

M. Faraday Esq. | &c &c &c