Faraday to Edward Magrath   18351

R Institution | Monday

Dear Magrath

Can you help me with the enclosed?

And can you tell me which Mr. Sheepshanks2 it is to whom I am indebted for a fine proof of Herschells head?

Ever Yours | M. Faraday

Dated on the basis that this refers to Herschel’s portrait in RI MS F1 I35, published in 1835. This image is reproduced on p.384, volume 1.
Either John Sheepshanks or the astronomer Richard Sheepshanks (1794–1855, ODNB).

Please cite as “Faraday4695u,” in Ɛpsilon: The Michael Faraday Collection accessed on 29 March 2024, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/faraday/letters/Faraday4695u