Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Messrs Smith Sons & Oakley 'Dear Sirs, We shall be closing our a/cs [accounts] ^for audit^ rather earlier this year than formerly and shall be glad if you will render us your a/c [account] and cheque for the Wharton Road ground rents as promptly as you can. The books will be closed Novr [November] 3rd. Yours faithfully, Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 17 October 1888