William Edward Fitzmaurice to Faraday   7 July 1858

Hamilton Lodge | Wednesday July 7th.

Dear Sir

I regret much that I shall not be able to see on Friday¹ one who can so truly appreciate the smallest efforts in science but if I might take such a liberty as to ask you alone I should be most happy to see you either this Evening or tomorrow Evening (Thursday) as soon after half past nine as might be convenient. I am going to [do] a few experiments upon different objects in the garden to see where the best effect is to be had and as I shall be at work both evenings it will make no difference in trouble or arrangements in any way.

I should be glad you saw it for although there would be little new to you in the matter still I think that little would satisfy you that a most brilliant and perfectly permanent light is to be had at small cost & without complication[.]

I remain Dear Sir | yours faithfully | W.E. Fitzmaurice

Endorsed by Faraday: /58