Faraday to Charles William Pasley   21 April 1860

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | 21 April 1860

My dear Sir Charles

Your invitation is very kind but unfortunately I cannot accept it. I thought you were aware that it is now very many years since I made the rule never to dine out[.] At that time my pursuits forbade it & my health afterwards[.] Now if I broke the rule I should give offence to a great many. So I hope you will excuse me[.] Our kindest thoughts to Mrs & Captn Tyler1[.]

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

1
Margaret Tyler, née Pasley (c.1826-1912, Times,7 December 1912, p.9, col. b). Daughter of C.W. Pasley who married, in 1852, Royal Engineer Captain and Inspector of Railways Henry Whatley Tyler (1827-1908, Times,31 January 1908, p.14, col. d).

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