Description | Sending a number of 'Proceedings [of the Royal Society]' B 592 complete for press. The plate of Sir David Bruce's which was keeping the volume back was sent off to Mr Huth, the engraver, on Friday and will be in Harrison's hands shortly. Instructs him to give special attention to this number so as to ensure it being out and delivered before 8 October, as copies are wanted for a very special purpose. Asks for 25 extra copies to be struck off for the use of the Colonial Office. |