Copy letter from Michael Foster, to Monsieur le Dr Carl Bovallius, Secretaire General du Comite d'Organisation du Congres International des Americanistes, Biologiska Museet, Stockholm 'Sir, I am instructed to inform you that your letter of February 12th has been laid before the President and Council of the Royal Society, and that they regret their inability to accede to your request. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, (signed) M Foster Sec. R.S. [Secretary, Royal Society]'. 30 May 1894