Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to H J Middleton, the Associated Press, care of Reuter's Telegram Company, 24 Old Jewry, E.C. 'Dear Sir, The Rev. Dr. Newland Maynard is not, and never has been, either a Fellow or Medallist of the Royal Society. The delay in answering has been caused by the fact that our offices have been closed for a day or two. Yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 1 January 1894