Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Mr Walter Lawson, Caledon House, Albany Street, Dunedin, New Zealand 'Dear Sir, In answer to your letter dated "Feby [February] 1896", I am instructed to explain to you that no communication can be accepted for consideration by the Royal Society which is not endorsed and presented by one of the Fellows. I am compelled, therefore, reluctantly to return you the two communications contained in your letter. I am, yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 27 March 1896