| Description | Present at the Council; Lord Brouncker, Sir Robert Moray, Sir Paul Neile, Sir Peter Wyche, Mr Aerskine, Mr Balle, Dr Wilkins, Dr Goddard, Dr Whistler, Mr Palmer, Mr Colwall, Mr Hoskins, Mr Oldenburg
Dr Wilkins related 'that Sir John Cutler had declared to him, that he was firm in his resolution, to settle upon Mr Hook, 50 pounds per Annum for such imployment as the Royal Society should put him upon'
Ordered that Dr Wilkins draw up a form of thanks to be given to Sir John Cutler for his donation,; declaring him an Honorary Member of the Society.
Ordered that Mr Hill prepare the accounts of the Society for next Wednesday, and that the President, Dr Wilkins, Dr Goddard, Mr Colwall, Mr Oldenburg be a committee to examine them.
Resolved that the Society shall become Tenants to Mr Cole, for five acres of land by Chelsea College; and that Sir Robert Moray and Sir Paul Neile treat and agree with him for the rate thereof.
Ordered that Sir Anthony Morgan be asked to draw up a Report for the Attorney General to sign concerning the power his Majesty has of the Grant of Chelsea College.
Ordered that the lists of the Society and Council be printed for the Anniversary Election.
Ordered, that the Operator be diligent in collecting the arrears, and the Mr Hill informs him of the persone he is to collect from. |