Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to Professor Ramsay, Fellow of the Royal Society 'Dear Sir, The Committee met two days ago, and the Dinner plan is at press. If a vacancy occurs* the Committee will place you, otherwise you will have to be content with a place at the side table. Yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society] * I think one or two are pretty sure to drop out'. 24 November 1893