Note 96 — Chapter IV · ADOLESCENCE—1844 TO 1847—ÆT. 13-16.

Part of the entry on the same day is:—“Parliament House.—Return with John Cay, called at Bryson’s and suggested to Alexander Bryson my plan for pure iron by electro-precipitation from sulphate or other salt.” It is interesting to observe this revival of his youthful ardour for science in the old companionship, following upon his sympathy with the efforts of his son.