Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to James Nasmyth, Penshurst, Kent 'Dear Sir, The interesting photograph which you sent to us during the Christmas recess has since been laid upon the table at a meeting of the Society, and I am directed to express to you the thanks of the Society for this kind donation to our Scientific Album & for the explanatory note which accompanies it. I am, Dear Sir, faithfully yours, Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 14 January 1889