
          Middletown Novr [November] 10 1827


 My Dear Friend,


 I have not heard from you since I left you in
 the City. As an opportunity presents I just give you 
 a line to shew you that your old friend has not
 forgotten you. I was desirous to hear how the
 affairs of your college are going on and was
 rather desirous to know how you get along with your 
 apparatus. I have been looking over the Books for 
 the best information on electro magnetism. Have you
 seen the article in the 69 no. of the Quarterly Review.
 I was very anxious to get a sight of Farady's Book 
 but did not succeed in getting a copy. If Chilton would 
 lend me his one week I would be punctual 
 in returning it.


 Do you do any thing with Botany at this time. 
 You are however I guess pretty busy with
 Chemistry at this time and will be through the
 winter. If you find time give me a Letter
 with particulars. I was anxious to know the 
 best quantity of acid for the Calorimeter as I not
 yet put the apparatus in operations.


 Yours very truly, 
 J Barratt
        