Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Robert McLachlan, Fellow of the Royal Society 'Dear Mr McLachlan, We cannot accept any order to re-suspend a certificate until after the election. Any such order bearing date prior to June 6th is invalid. I am, yours faithfully, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society] P.S. I will remind you if I can when the time comes; but do not depend upon me. H.R. [Herbert Rix]'. 25 April 1889