Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Dr Edward John Routh, Fellow of the Royal Society 'Dear Sir, We received your "obit." [obituary] of Mr Gaskin quite safely, but Nos. 278 & 279 had already gone to press when it arrived, although there has been some little delay in issue. The "obit" will appear in No 280. Yours faithfully, H Rix Asst Sec R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 3 June 1889