Letter from the Linnean Society, Burlington House, London, to The Royal Society Relating to William Howard, long-term night gate keeper at Burlington House, who has had to reisgn from his position due to ill health. The Office of Works has sanctioned a payment equivalent to the rate of a week's salary for every year of service but, no pension. Suggesting for the Societies within Burlington House to demonstrate their appreciation by contributing towards a fund for him. 4 May 1898