Faraday to Henry Enfield Roscoe   9 November 1860

9 Novr 1860

My dear Roscoe

If you want the lamp for Scientific research I should feel authorized to lend you ours provided that did not interfere with the service here¹. Tyndall tells me he will not want it or the necessary v[olta] battery for the next three weeks - So now say what it is you want[.] The lamp wants a good battery - 40 pr of plates[.] Now is that what you desire - Are we to pack up the cells zinc & platinum for 40 cells and also the lamp & send them to your address. If so let me know the address. &c. &c &c

Our Institution Managers are always willing to help the progress of Science by such aid as this - I feel the more justified on the present occasion because I conclude it will help in some degree the Subject of Your Friday Evening².

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday