Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to John Leighton, "Ormonde", Primrose Hill, Regents Park, N. 'Dear Sir, I am glad to find you expect to be able to attend our Soirée. The Committee, however, will not be able to accept your exhibit this time. Their list is already made up. I am yours faithfully Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 2 April 1889