Peter Henry Berthon to Faraday   11 February 1857

Trinity House, London E.C. | 11th February, 1857.

Sir,

I am directed to transmit to you the accompanying Sample of White Lead from Messrs. Pontifex and Wood, who have sent in a Tender to supply the quantity required for this Corporation’s Service, and to request you will be so good as to analyze the sample, and favor me with the result for the Board’s information1.-

I am, | Sir, | Your most humble Servant | P.H. Berthon

Professor Faraday D.C.L. | &c &c &c

1
Faraday’s analysis is in GL MS 30108/2/79 with a note that he replied on 18 February 1857. This was read to Trinity House Wardens Committee, 24 February 1857, GL MS 30025/25, p.16 which noted that Faraday had found the sample very pure and it was agreed to order white lead from Pontifex and Wood.

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