Faraday to Malcolm Edward Giles1   29 June 1863

[Royal Institution embossed letterhead]

My dear Nephew, Malcolm

I was very much pleased with your letter telling me of all the good news and the prizes you have gained. As for the writing and the composition (what a hard word) I can judge of them for myself and as Uncle John [Giles] gave you sixpence I think Uncle Michael ought to do as much; so here it comes[.]

We are all very well here, and the weather is very fine. Give my love to Mama - to Sarah [Elizabeth Giles]2 & her sister3 and to Brantingham [Giles] and all the brothers4 - and think of me as your Affectionate Uncle

M. Faraday

29 June 1863.

1
Malcolm Edward Giles (1856–1915, GRO). Son of William and Ellen Giles. Later, according to the 1881 census, a clerk in the Stock Exchange. TNA RG11/0261/104, p.10.
2
Sarah Elizabeth Giles (1848–1876, GRO under Moir). Daughter of William and Ellen Giles.
3
Ellen Rhoda Giles (1858–1921, GRO). Daughter of William and Ellen Giles.
4
For details see the 1861 census, TNA RG9/140, f.7, p.9.

Please cite as “Faraday4339,” in Ɛpsilon: The Michael Faraday Collection accessed on 28 April 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/faraday/letters/Faraday4339