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FARADAY, Michael (1791-1867). Autograph letter signed ("M. Faraday") to Reverend Dr. (William) Buckland (1784-1856), Royal Institution [London], 20 August 1831. 1 page, 4to, integral address leaf, TWO IMPRESSIONS OF HIS PERSONAL SEALS IN RED WAX (two monograms; the initials "MF," the other unclear), seal hole in address leaf, in a silver frame with portrait.
ANALYZING A METEORITE SPECIMEN. Faraday informs Dr. Buckland, a clergyman and geologist, that he believes he has received an incorrect sample of meteorite for study: "There is certainly chromium in the meteoric stone particles of which you have left with me. It therefore forms no exception in that respect to meteoric stones in general. I think you must have made some mistake and given different substances to Dr. Turner and myself."
Faraday was indubitably one of the premier scientists of his century. His work at the Royal Institute created breakthroughs in both chemistry and physics. In 1831, the year of this letter, Faraday was making important discoveries concerning electromagnetic induction. Buckland devoted much of his life to the effort to reconcile the Bible and geologic evidence; he was a bitter opponent of evolution.
ANALYZING A METEORITE SPECIMEN. Faraday informs Dr. Buckland, a clergyman and geologist, that he believes he has received an incorrect sample of meteorite for study: "There is certainly chromium in the meteoric stone particles of which you have left with me. It therefore forms no exception in that respect to meteoric stones in general. I think you must have made some mistake and given different substances to Dr. Turner and myself."
Faraday was indubitably one of the premier scientists of his century. His work at the Royal Institute created breakthroughs in both chemistry and physics. In 1831, the year of this letter, Faraday was making important discoveries concerning electromagnetic induction. Buckland devoted much of his life to the effort to reconcile the Bible and geologic evidence; he was a bitter opponent of evolution.