Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Wheelton Hind, Roxeth House, Stoke-upon-Trent 'Dear Sir, In answer to yours of December 29th addressed to Prof. [Professor] Michael Foster, who was abroad at that time, I am now instructed to say that you had better make an application for a Government Grant. I inclose herewith a form which should be filled up, signed, and sent here before the last day of the present month. I am, yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 3 January 1896