Description | 'Dear Sir, Inclosed herewith I beg leave to hand you cheque for £1-15-0 in payment for the book and miniature relating to Captain Cook, which the Officers of the Society have decided to purchase at the price you name. I must trouble you to send me a formal receipt for the amount. Yours truly, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. |