Faraday to John Murray   29 February 1856

Royal Institution | 29 Feby 1856

My dear Mr Murray

I am sorry I cannot accept your kind invitation but have you not heard that I never dine out & have accepted no invitations for many years. Indeed however much I might wish it in any particular case I dare not dine out because of the offence which such an act would justly give to many dear friends[.] With many thanks for your kindness

I am nevertheless | Your most truly Obliged | M. Faraday

J. Murray Esqr | &c &c &c