13th, November, 1859.
My dear mother
I am about to propose an alteration in the annual remittance which I have hitherto made to you. My position as regards money has become better1 than it was when I last wrote to you,2 and I think it might increase your comfort and allow you more freedom of action if I augmented your allowance by £20 a year.
If then you would let me know when the next quarterly remittance will be needed I will commence by sending you the increased sum
If anything should occur to render an addition to the sum I mention necessary, you have only to write to me and I will send you whatever you require
Your affectionate son | John
RI MS JT/5/16a
My position as regards money has become better: Tyndall’s financial situation had improved in two main ways. His income from the RI had increased by 100 pounds per year; see letter 1596. In addition, Tyndall had accepted the post as Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Royal School of Mines in London in 1859; see letter 1635.
when I last wrote to you: letter missing and date uncertain, but Tyndall thanked the RI for increasing his pay in a letter dated 19 March 1859; letter 1602.
Please cite as “Tyndall1649,” in Ɛpsilon: The John Tyndall Collection accessed on