Copy letter from Michael Foster, to W J Sell, 1 Benet Place, Cambridge 'My Dear Sir, Your application of the 14th inst. [instant] was duly brought before the President and Council of the Royal Society, and it was agreed to refer you to the next meeting of the Government Grant Committee. Inclosed herewith I beg leave to hand you form, which must be filled up and returned by February next. I am, yours truly, (signed) M Foster Sec. R.S. [Secretary, Royal Society]'. 29 June 1893