Faraday to George Gabriel Stokes   17 June 1856

Royal Institution | 17 June 1856

My dear Sir

I am much obliged for your letter¹. Though I have a strong impression on the side of the question which admits that finely divided particles of gold may transmit ruby light yet as I said I am by no means certain & mean to work out the point. electric explosion of gold wire seem to present an easy way of settling the question as they may be made to occur in hydrogen, carbonic acid, & other gases, but I want to idle for a time so I shall put your letter with my experimental notes & resume both together[.]

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

G.G. Stokes Esqr | &c &c &c