Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Messrs Drake & Gorham 'Dear Sirs, Eight cells have arrived here in packing cases by rail. I should mention that our porter has to unload, as the packages came quite unexpectedly & there was no one here to receive them, & of course no labour to be obtained at a moment's notice. He is hardly strong enough for the task, & I should be glad if in future you would let your men be here, or give us notice when the goods are to arrive. Yours very truly Herbert Rix Assist Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 19 September 1889