William Thomson to Faraday   27 August 1859

Invercloy | Arran, by Ardrossan, | Aug 27, 1859

My dear Sir

I am very much pleased to hear that we shall see you at Aberdeen¹, and Mr. Crum, to whom I shall communicate your reply², will certainly feel much gratified by your acceptance of his invitation.

If you would be inclined to make a little detour on your way to Aberdeen and see the beauties of the Clyde, it would give Mrs. Thomson and myself great pleasure if you would remain with us for a few days here. We expect a visit from Helmholtz³ during the week preceding that of the association, and he would value highly the privilege of meeting you - I shall send you Mr. Crum’s Aberdeen address as soon as I receive it.

Believe me | Yours very truly | William Thomson

P.S. I have set up an atmospheric electrometer here on a new plan & find curious results.