Faraday to Maria Sarah Hooker   22 June 1858¹

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | Albemarle St W | 22 June 1858

My dear Lady Hooker

Your note was very kind & gave us great pleasure[.] We both thank you heartily for it. The Queen’s gift was made in a most gracious & considerate manner but as to when we shall be able to enjoy it I do not know for there are no signs of the repairs &c being taken in hand by the Board of Works as yet. I trust your visit to Scotland will be consolating to others & in many points a pleasure to yourself – the power of helping other gives pleasure to a mind properly constituted[.] When I saw Sir William² the other day he looked so well that I think he will be able to spare you[.] My wife joins me in kindest remembrances to him & to you[.]

Believe me to be | My dear Lady Hooker | Your Most faithful Servant | M. Faraday