Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to the adjutant, Commissionaires Office, 419a Strand, W.C. 'Sir, On Saturday last the Commissionaire appointed to stand outside Willis's Rooms & send the people on to Hotel Metropole presented his a/c [account] while the dinner at the hotel was going on. I sent out the cash by the waiter, but the Commissionaire did not return the receipt. I should be glad to have receipt for the 3/1 which I paid. It is wanted as voucher in the accounts. I enclose stamp for postage. Yours truly Herbert Rix Asst Sec R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 3 December 1889