Faraday to Thomas Henry Farrer   4 December 1863

Royal Institution | 4 Decr. 1863

Sir

I beg permission through you to submit to the President of the Board of Trade¹ the copy of a correspondence which has arisen between the Revd. Dr. Robinson and myself.

My reasons are that the correspondence had its origin in the action of the Board of Trade & Trinity House

That I have said for the Board of Trade & the Trinity House what I hope & believe to be consonant with their views and feelings (see Marginal references 8.17.[)]

That an injustice has been done to me in the Athenaeum² through Dr Robinsons report of the Committee on Fog signals (see 3.12[.)]

That desiring to be fairly reported and to have my letter appear conjointly with Dr. Robinsons report, I find that that could not be granted me by him (See 4.5.6.9[)]

I earnestly wish, if Parliament should desire any return of papers on this matter, that I may thus obtain my wish, and that the whole of the accompanying letters may enter into one return, conjoint with Dr. Robinsons memorial³ and report. 6.19

These letters contain my clear and strong opinion of the manner in which the British Association Committee can best carry out & cause to be carried out the great object which it advocates, and justify the plan & the programme which it through Dr. Robinson recommends. 1.2.7.10.11.13.14.15.16.17.18.

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

T.H. Farrer Esqr | &c &c &c | Secretary Marine Department | Board of Trade