[Edward Hull, geologist, Director of the Geological Survey of Ireland.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Edward Hull') to Sir H. T. Wood, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts, suggesting the reading of a paper by relative on the German use of fat in explosives.

3pp., 12mo. On bifolium. In good condition, lightly aged. Folded once. With date stamp of the RSA, and endorsement in blue pencil. He is writing to inform Wood that 'a relative of mine has written a paper on a subject of importance regarding the connection of fat [containing glycerin] with manufacture of explosives in Germany - and showing how that Country is approaching a crisis - when her supply of fat will be approaching exhaustion'. He cannot remember the exact title, but was impressed with the importance of the paper 'at the present time - and suggested that it might be read before your Society if it would prove acceptable'. He asks whether Wood might agree to it being forwarded to him 'for approval of the course I suggest'. He concludes: 'If read, I feel sure my friend Prof. Flinders Petrie would take the Chair if invited.'