Faraday to Margery Ann Reid   24 December 1855

R Institution | 24 Decr. 1855

My dear Maggie

Finding that my wife had made a vague promise of dining with you tomorrow on her way to Cross St.1 I write to say that I have disuaded her from it. She has not slept well - is still in bed (½ p 9 o’clk) & it would be unwise of her to try to [do] much tomorrow. We shall go together to Cross street and expect to meet you there for a little while. Our love to your father2 - I saw him yesterday3 and that he looked (as he always does) well but I hope to hear from himself how he is tomorrow[.]

Your Affectionate Uncle | M. Faraday

1
Where Sarah Faraday’s brother, John Barnard, lived.
2
William Ker Reid.
3
The 23rd being a Sunday, this would have been at the Sandemanian meeting house.

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