Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to L Gunn, 4 Southampton Row, W.C. 'Dear Sir, It is not within the province of the Royal Society to experiment in the manner as you suggest. It is, however, open to anyone desiring to follow a line of research to apply to the Government Grant Committee for this purpose. Forms may be obtained from this office. Yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 5 January 1894