Amherst Hawker Renton to Faraday   14 January 1859¹

1 Hanover Chambers | Buckingham St | Adelphi WC | Jany 14 1859

Dear Sir!

Having recently solicited an exhibition of an Improved Oxyhydrogen Lime light before the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House it was a matter of considerable disappointment that you were not present, and I am requested by the proprietors of the light to solicit the favor of your visit to Westminster Hall on Saty (tomorrow) afternoon at 5 oclk when the same light will be exhibited privately as a preliminary step to the illuminating of the Hall during the early sitting of Parliament[.]

I am | Dear Sir! | Yours obediently | Amht H. Renton

Dr Faraday | &c &c