Description | Lists as present Francis Baily, [J William] Lubbock, [Peter Mark] Roget and Mr Talbot. Appointed to consider a letter from Sir David Brewster requesting funds for the construction of a solar telescope and rock prism by Mr Dollond. Resolution to recommend that the Council grant the sum. Resolution that the sum paid to Mr Newman for a barometer ordered by the Society to be taken from the fund. p56-7. |