Faraday to William Hunter Mahoney Christie¹   25 January 1865

Royal Institution: January 25, 1865.

My dear Sir, - Very many thanks for your note. I am not surprised by the information, but greatly interested. For I am as one waiting the call and warned by each example of an old friend². I am glad he and you were spared the example of pain, but the dealings of God are very merciful.

Do not think of me as regards the funeral. I could not attend it if I would, and such things are to me only formal. I shall always remember him whilst time is left to me as a dear old friend. I hope the family will be comforted.

Ever yours truly, | M. Faraday