Copy letter from Arthur William Rucker, to Dr Ernest William Hobson, Fellow of the Royal Society Two papers have recently been sent in from Professor [Karl] Pearson and Mr Sheppard. They deal with very similar subjects and the Chairman of the Mathematical Committee and Rucker think it desirable that if possible the two should be submitted to the same referee. Asks if Hobson would be willing to undertake them. Notes there are few persons competent for the task. The papers were dispatched to Hobson today for his inspection. 3 November 1897