Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Professor Thomas George Bonney, Fellow of the Royal Society 'Dear Sir, The inclosed letter from Sir Saul Samuel came on Saturday in my absence. Mr James advised Prof. [Professor Michael] Foster of the contents of it, but I think it better that you should have the letter in your hands. Perhaps you will return it to me at your convenience? I have acknowledged its receipt to Sir Saul Samuel and informed him that it will be laid before the Coral Reef Committee at their next meeting. Yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 9 March 1896