| Description | 'Dear Sir,
With reference to your note of May 25th, I have submitted your proposals to the members of the Soiree Committee, but, while thanking you for your kind offer, I am instructed to say that they are compelled to decline it upon the present occasion.
I am, yours truly,
H Rix
Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. |