Faraday to Cecilia Anne Barlow   9 May 1860

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead]

My dear Mrs. Barlow

We dare not give ourselves the pleasure of being with you on Thursday¹ evening: the few times I have been out lately is producing a pressure that I must resist. I am sorry for my wife & Janes sake but believe it will be best[.]

Very faithfully & gratefully Yours | M. Faraday

9th May 1860

Address: Mrs. Barlow