Copy letter from Herbert Rix, to C R Ashbee, Essex House, Mile End Road, Bow, E. 'Dear Sir, Your seem to misapprehend the objects of the Royal Society. It is concerned purely with Natural Science, and not at all for the protection of ancient buildings. I am, yours truly, H Rix Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. 22 March 1894