Faraday to William Crookes   15 November 1860

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[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | 15 Nov. 1860

Dear Sir,

I take your request¹ as a great compliment and as far as I can give it you have my full permission[.] My only fear is that I may not do credit to your good opinion. I know that my memory fails and I know that the character of the lectures must fail with that. I had wished to cease lecturing altogether but circumstances induce me to consent for this season². The wish on any account to withdraw is a trouble to me in some sense for I really have had great pleasure in talking to the children. However I will do my best[.]

Ever Truly Yours | M. Faraday

Wm. Crookes Esq | &c &c

Address: William Crookes Esq | &c &c &c | 20 Mornington Road, | N.W.³