Royal Institution | 31 August 1858.
My dear Sir
The progress of time & of the House at Hampton Court has certainly brought nigh the period at which I feel bound to thank you for the very kind manner in which you have carried out the Queens wishes as expressed in the messages her Majesty sent to me. I hope to enjoy the house much & I feel that I shall very often & in every part of it be reminded of the care & thought you have bestowed upon it[.] I know very well that you may say that you have only been performing an agreeable duty but the extent & manner of performing it adds a great charm to the many which surround this unsought for gift from the Queen[.] We hope to go in next week having received the Warrant from Lord De la Ward [sic]2:- & as that document promises us the pleasure of the Green house
on which we count much[.] We hope through you to enjoy them fully next year.
I am | My dear Sir | Very Truly Yours | M. Faraday
- Starie Esqr | &c &c &c
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