Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to the Rev S J Johnson, Vicarage, Melplash, Dorset 'Dear Sir, I regret to say that the Library Comee [Committee] are not inclined to purchase the book which you so kindly offer in your note of May 15. With many thanks for the opportunity. I remain, yours truly, Herbert Rix Asst Sec & Librarian RS [Assistant Secretary and Librarian, Royal Society]'. 22 May 1891