Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Messrs Trübner 'Dear Sirs, I regret to say that I am not permitted to give an affirmative answer to Mrs Lankester's applications. We must not extend our reviewers' list much more, and I am afraid you must decline this application. I am yours faithfully, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society] Mrs Lankester's letter is enclosed [not included]'. 12 November 1888