Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to J Scott Allen, 10 Airlie Gardens, Kensington, W. 'Dear Sir, I am instructed by the Committee who are considering the applications for the post of Assistant Secretary shortly to become vacant to request that you will let them know by return of post what knowledge you have of modern languages, as this point does not appear to be mentioned in your application. Kindly address your answer to this office. I am, yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 8 January 1896