Thomas Henry Farrer to Faraday   22 May 1856

22nd May [185]6

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Referring to the recent communication¹ from this Department on the subject of Dr Normandy’s invention for procuring fresh water from that of the Sea², I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade to transmit to you the accompanying Bottle of purified water which my Lords have received from H.M. Secretary of State for War³, being a sample of the Water distilled by the Apparatus in question now in use at Heligoland.

I am to acquaint you that any opinions which you may give to the Department will at all times be considered as intended only for the guidance of the office. The object of asking your opinion in this instance is to ascertain whether the Apparatus in question is likely to be serviceable for lighthouses at Sea.

I have the honor to be | Sir, | Your obedient Servant, | T.H. Farrer

Professor Faraday FRS | 21 Albemarle Street