James Emerson Tennent to Faraday   15 August 1860¹

Board of Trade. S.W. | Aug 15

My dear Sir

I am so hopeful that Mr Duncan Dunbar can be of service in the matter which interests you, that I am very desirous you shd. see him - and I enclose a note of Introduction to facilitate an interview[.]

But to render it still more agreeable, I have written to Mr D. Dunbar to acquaint him, that I have given you the letter of introduction;- and very briefly to set out the nature & object of your visit to him. This will prepare him to see you.

But in the mean time, as he lives far off; and as he leaves home early for the city; I think your prudent course will be for you to write a note to him, & to ask him to for a time & to name a place to receive you. “- at his own house if he so prefers”. - or perhaps it might consult his convenience, if in passing Albemarle St he would call upon you?

You can give him the choice of either.

Heartily wishing you success in this matter, and greatly regretting that my own power is so disproportionate to my great desire to gratify you, by serving Cap Deacon[.]

Believe me | Faithfully Yours | J. Emm Tennant

I have sent to Mr D. Dunbar, the mem: you left with me of Capt Deacons Services afloat.