Faraday to William Henry Fitton1   18 March 1861

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | 18 March 1861

My dear Dr. Fitton

Your accident makes me rejoice - first that it was not so serious as it might have been - next that you are recovering so well from it2 - after that that I had the happiness of being a little helpful - and lastly that you gave me a remembrance of it which is so kind and so continuous as your book will be on my shelves. I thank you very much for it and am gratefully and with all respect.

Yours Ever & truly | M. Faraday


Endorsement: Dr Fitton while entering the lecturing Room at the Royal Institution tripped & slipped down the steps of the lecture Room[.] | Mr Faraday most kindly went away from the lecture & accompanied Dr Fitton home – Dr F afterwards sent a Book to Faraday & received this note in return. | E.B. Fitton3 | to | J.E. Davis | August 1868.

1
William Henry Fitton (1780–1861, ODNB). Geologist.
2
Fitton died on 13 May 1861.
3
Edward Brown Fitton (d.1910, age 85, GRO). Barrister not in practice.

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