Copy letter from [Samuel] Hunter Christie, Secretary of the Royal Society to Nicholas Carhols Esq., the Common, Bromwich Concerning the repairs of the lamps in the hall and staircase [of Somerset House]. Informs that that Messrs. Bookyer and Co will give an estimate of expenses and will start immediately, if Nicholas Carhols, on behalf of the Society of Antiquaries has no objections. States the Mr. Roberton found the lamps have been removed without his knowledge. Sends the account [not enclosed] and ask for an estimate to be made as to the subject mentioned 13 November 1841