Faraday to George Phillips   23 May 1862

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead] | London | 21 Albemarle St | 23 May 1862

Sir

I have the honor to acknowledge your great kindness in inviting me to your table on the 9th of next month and regret much that I cannot enjoy the privilege. But I must both leave London & return to it on that day making much exertion here to receive that honor of a degree which His Grace The Chancellor¹ & I believe yourself purpose bestowing on me. I wish I were more worthy of your kindness and the distinction[.]

I have the honor to be | Sir | Your Very Obliged Servant | M. Faraday

The Vice Chancellor | University of Cambridge | &c &c &c