Dear Dr Rivero Standard model masses and models of nuclei I am writing to you on behalf of the Editor, Professor JT Stuart FRS, to thank you for offering your paper to Proceedings A. Unfortunately, after carefully consideration, and in consultation with another Fellow, he has decided to decline your submission as he believes it does not meet the requirements of the journal. I hope that it will be published elsewhere. Yours sincerely Dr T Holt * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dr TJP Holt Editorial and Reviews Coordinator Proceedings: A tel +44 (0) 20 7451 2649 fax +44 (0) 20 7976 1837 web http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AG Registered Charity No 207043 The Royal Society - excellence in science