Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Professor Michael Foster, Secretary, Royal Society 'Dear Sir, As soon as you come back will you kindly send word whether I may accept the inclosed estimate? Dr Forsyth-Major expressed the desire that the work may be put in Miss Woodward's hands. Yours truly, Herbert Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society] Thank you for kind enquiries. I have come back a new man entirely. The pure air of Zermatt was just what I wanted'. 27 September 1893