Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Sir Thomas Henry Sanderson, Foreign Office, S.W. 'Sir, on Proposed Eclipse Expedition I am directed to acknowledge with thanks receipt of your letter of January 20, which has been laid before the President and Council of the Royal Society at their recent meeting. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 1 February 1896