Fifth Earl De La Warr to Faraday   21 June 1858

These are to Certify that in Obedience to Her Majesty’s Command I have placed Michael Faraday Esqr. D.C.L. F.R.S. in Possession of the House on Hampton Court Green, late in the occupation of Lady Wheatley1; deceased, together with the Coach Houses Green House, Summer House and other outbuildings, thereunto belonging[.]

Given under my Hand and Seal this 21st. day of June 1858 In the Twenty Second year of Her Majesty’s Reign.

De La Warr. | Lord Chamberlain

21st June 1858 | Michael Faraday Esq | D.C.L. - F.R.S. Warrant for the House on Hampton Court Green lately occupied by Lady Wheatley, deceased.


Envelope endorsed by Faraday: Hampton Court 12 & 4? Wanting

Louisa Wheatley, née Hawkins (d.1858, age 77, Gent.Mag.,1858, 4: 568). Widow of Henry Wheatley (1777-1852, B3), army officer.

Please cite as “Faraday3457,” in Ɛpsilon: The Michael Faraday Collection accessed on 27 April 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/faraday/letters/Faraday3457