Faraday to John L. Pitts¹   15 November 1860

Mr. Faraday presents his compliments to John L Pitts Esqr

Circumstances have constrained him to adopt, regarding autographs, a general rule applying to all cases.- He regrets that under this rule he is obliged to decline acceding to Mr. Pitts’ request.

Royal Institution | 15 Novr. 1860