Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Mr Loch, Editor of the "Steamship" 'Dear Sir, The President has instructed me to write & tell you our custom as to admission of visitors on the anniversary day. I regret to say that this is the one day of the year on which none but Fellows are allowed in the meeting, & to this rule no exception at all is made. I am, yours truly, Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 6 November 1891