Copy letter from Michael Foster, to Professor Harry Marshall Ward, Fellow of the Royal Society 'Sir, I have the pleasure to inform you that the President and Council of the Royal Society have awarded to you a Royal Medal for your researches into the life-history of Fungi and Schizomycetes. It is hoped that you may be able to attend the Anniversary Meeting of the Society (November 30, at 4 p.m.) to receive the Medal in person. I am, your faithful servant, (signed) M Foster Sec. R.S. [Secretary, Royal Society]'. 9 November 1893