Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to J U Poole, care of Messrs Poole & Company, 33 Spencer Street, Clerkenwell 'Dear Sir, I regret to say that it is impossible for me to allow you to inspect Capt. Cook's chronometer until leave has been obtained from the Council. I will write further upon the matter. Yours obediently H Rix'. 25 November 1889