Faraday to James David Forbes   29 January 1857

29 Jany 1857. | Royal Institution | London W.

My dear Sir

I have just received your dissertation¹ and thank you heartily for it. I have just looked at the table of contents and wonder at the work you have had to do. I already know of the expression of Your kind feelings toward myself by the proof sheets or slips that you sent me²[.] For that I thank you & also congratulate myself because I believe that whatever you have said has been not a mere partial feeling towards myself but the execution of a duty to that which you consider the truth of science[.] Kindness is a dear thing to me & for all yours I most heartily thank you[.]

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

J.D. Forbes Esqr | &c &c &c