Peter Henry Berthon to Faraday   7 February 1859

Trinity House | 7 Febry 1859.

Dear Sir

A Complaint having been made by Mr Neale¹, Principal Keeper of the Hurst Lights, relative to the injurious effects, upon his health, of the Drinking Water at that Station, I am directed to forward to you the accompanying Sample Bottle of the same, which has been obtain’d by desire of the Elder Brethren, and to request you will favor them by analysing its Contents, & reporting the result for their Information.

I am also directed to enclose herewith a Copy of the Light Keepers Letter on the subject², and of the Surgeon’s Statement to which it refers³; together with a Copy of the Agents Report⁴ in relation to the manner in which the Water alluded to is collected.-

I am | Dear Sir | Yours faithfully | P.H. Berthon

M. Faraday Esq. D.C.L. | &c &c &c