Jacob Herbert to Faraday   13 February 1856

Trinity House London | 13 Feby. 1856.

Sir,

I am directed to forward to you the accompanying Samples of White Lead, from the parties whose names are marked thereon, who have sent Tenders for the Supply required for this Corporation’s Service, and to request that you will be pleased to analyze the same, and report the result for the Board’s information1.-

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

M. Faraday Esqr. D.C.L. | &c &c &c

Faraday’s report has not been found but it was noted as being dated 20 February 1857 in Trinity House Wardens Committee, 26 February 1856, GL MS 30025/24, pp.147-8.

Please cite as “Faraday3087,” in Ɛpsilon: The Michael Faraday Collection accessed on 25 April 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/faraday/letters/Faraday3087