[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | Albemarle St. W. | 15 June 1858
My dear Mr. Cooke
You know generally how I am obliged to shut myself out of Society[.] I often grieve that it should be so. For Wednesdays I have no power to break a rule even though the temptations be very strong - for I am engaged in the City every Wednesday Afternoon & Evening2 - The most sincere thanks for your kind invitation[.]
Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday
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