Copy letter from Robert William Frederick Harrison, to Sir Evan MacGregor, Secretary to the Admiralty, Whitehall, S.W. 'Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter (M. 3880) of the 21st inst. [instant], stating that arrangements will be made for assistance to be rendered by one of H. M. Ships to the Expeditions which will proceed to Norway for the purpose of observing the approaching Solar Eclipse. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Robt Harrison Asst. Sec. RS. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 23 May 1896