Faraday to Peter Henry Berthon   7 February 1860

Royal Institution | 7 Feby 1860

Sir

Several years ago I took a wind guard to the Needles point lighthouse for experiment No.49. - p16 - June 18491 also letter date 8 Decr.18492, with the view of replacing the ordinary cowl by it: I was so satisfied with the results then, & have been so much confirmed in that view by observation since, that I beg to ask for any opportunity that may arise to apply the wind guard on the full scale; with a view to the more perfect & certain ventilation of the lanthorn and the replacement of all the cowls by wind guards (if the result justifies my expectation) as occasion may arise3[.]

I am Sir | Your Very faithful humble Servant | M. Faraday

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

1
See Faraday to Herbert, 30 June 1849, letter 2204, volume 4.
2
Faraday to Herbert, 8 December 1849, letter 2238, volume 4.
3
This letter was read to Trinity House By Board, 14 February 1860, GL MS 30010/42, p.529. It was referred to the Lights Committee who agreed that this would be used on the Portland light. See Trinity House Wardens Committee, 13 March 1860, GL MS 30025/27, p.323.

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