Faraday to Peter Henry Berthon   5 March 1859

Royal Institution | 5 March 1859

Sir

The three samples of white lead which you sent me1 having been analyzed answered every enquiry as to the presence of any adulteration in the Negative and being good I have nothing to add to or specify in my report upon them except the quantity of oil ground up with each. This was as follows.

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I am Sir | Your Very Obedient Servant | M. Faraday

P.H. Berthon Esqr | &c &c &c

Samuel and William Tudor. White lead suppliers of 166 and 167 Upper Thames Street. POD.
This letter was read to Trinity House Wardens Committee, 8 March 1859, GL MS 30025/25, p.289. The order was placed with Tudor.

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