Faraday to Edward Vivian   31 December 18561

31. Decr. 1856 | Royal Institution | London W.

My dear Sir

I have just had the pleasure of making out & signing your certificate: it will quickly have the other signatures necessary: and whenever you come to town you will have the right (by courtesy) to use the Institution as a Member even though the day of Election may not have arrived2. I send also by this post certain printed papers which will explain themselves. I am glad you have thought of us we like the name of Vivian amongst our Members & I am also glad to hear of the progress of the hygrometer[.]

Ever My dear Sir | Yours Truly | M. Faraday

Edwd. Vivian Esqr | &c &c &c

1
Edward Vivian (1808-1893, B3). Partner in the Torquay Bank.
2
Vivian was elected a member of the Royal Institution at RI MS GM, 2 March 1857, 6: 234.

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