I have been much disturbed and vexed by enquiries respecting the price of my gunpowder, which from the labels I find is supposed to be sold by me. These labels must be altered, so as to put in a clear point my relations to the manufacture; and it must be understood by the public that I have given my gratuitous assistance and advice only.
I have written to Mr. Burton by post, giving two forms. I shall do you more good if these are adopted than I can now; and I wish them to be adopted speedily, as it may otherwise get abroad that I have nothing to do with the powder, and that my name is used in a manner which does not meet my approbation.
In the labels in the windows, it should not be under my directions, for this implies that I am a superintendent in the manufactory; but it should be—"Ramhurst Gunpowder, manufactured by Messrs. B. C. and Co. In the composition of this powder, the proprietors have been assisted by the advice and assistance of Sir H. Davy."
A fair statement will do the manufacture good. Misapprehension will do it much harm.
I am now at Rokeby; we shall be in a few days at Braham Castle, Lord Mackenzie's, near Dingwall, where we shall stay for a week. After that we shall go to the Marquis of Stafford's, Dunrobin, near Goldspie.
I am, my dear Children,
Very truly and affectionately yours,
H. Davy.
TO THE SAME.
Edinburgh, July 22.
MY DEAR CHILDREN,