Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to the Sub-Editor of "The Lancet", 423 Strand, W.C. 'Dear Sir, In answer to your letter of yesterday's date, the office of President of the Royal Society has been held by a surgeon once before, namely by Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Bart., Sergeant-Surgeon to the Queen, who was elected P.R.S. on November 30, 1858 and held office until November 30, 1861. I am, yours faithfully, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 3 December 1895