Copy letter from William Bate Hardy, Secretary of the Royal Society; to the the Lord Rayleigh [Robert John Strutt], FRS Refers to the paper by Mr. Sterling Mackinlay, 'A theory showing the connecting link between the emotions and their expression in tone'. Explains that it has been considered by the relevant Commttee, who cannot see their way to recommending it for publication. Notes that, since the paper has not been read, it is open to the Lord Rayleigh to withdraw it. 16 February 1921