Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Charles Davies Sherborn, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road 'Dear Sir, Your application dated June 26, (with accompanying documents) was laid before the President & Council of the Royal Society at their meeting held last week, and duly considered by them. I regret to have to inform you that the President & Council do not find themselves able to grant your request. I return herewith the document which accompanied your letter. I am, yours faithfully Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 10 July 1891