Faraday to Agnes Crum   8 October 1859

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | London W | 8 Octr 1859.

My dear Mrs. Crum

Will you accept a letter from me on the part of my wife for she is not very strong this morning and I cannot consent to delay for 24 hours acknowledging the great pleasure you have given us by the Portraits¹. They are excellent though I have not yet put them into the Stereoscope being in reality at Hampton Court but I am on the point of carrying them to London. They remind me of a great deal of pleasure & how much I have to thank you for it. As for my return of it that is not likely for such events cannot be arranged with a view to an expected end. Still the past is by memory always ours & though I forget much I shall not forget Aberdeen².

My wife joins me in hearty thanks for your note & the portraits and in kindest remembrance to you & Mr. Crum[.]

Ever faithfully Yours | M. Faraday