| Description | 'Dear Sir,
In reply to your letter dated the 4th inst. [instant]. I regret to say that the proposal which you are good enough to make has come too late for any addition to be made to the exhibits at the approaching Soiree, the arrangements for which are now complete. I return the chart you were good enough to send.
I am, faithfully yours,
Robt Harrison
Asst. Sec R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. |