Description | 'Dear Sir, Come by all means and bring Mr Burke on Friday, only I fear you will have to be content with second best seats, as the table was arranged by the Committee last Thursday, and the plan is now in type. We will give you the best seats that are left. Yours faithfully, Herbert Rix Asst Sec RS [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society] P.S. You pay for yourself & guest at the door. No tickets'. |