Faraday to Agnes Crum   22 October 1859

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My dear Mrs. Crum

Help me to convey my thanks to those to whom I am indebted for the music sent me and make me still more than before

Yours Most truly | M. Faraday

22 Octr. 1859.

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The deepest thanks are hereby tendered by one, who having been greatly indebted for much free and gentle kindness shewn him at Aberdeen¹, has now the delight of having it continually called back, by the remembrances of the sweet melody which overcame his ear & mind. The music can recur; but the charm of that evening hour will not return. A feeling as fine may, as we hope, cheer our future lives; but the feeling of an occasion like that was from the circumstances and the manner in which they are used and cannot be repeated.

M. Faraday

22 Octr. 1859.