Record

RefNoCMO/2/26
AltRefNoCMO/2/33
LevelFile
TitleMinutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society
Date18 July 1683
DescriptionPresent: Sir John Hoskins, President; Mr Hill; Mr Henshaw; Dr Slare; Mr Colwal; Mr Aston

' Orderd. That Mr Hunt provide 6 Keys for the Presses, which he may lend to any of the Councill. But if any that are not of the Council desire a Book to read in the library ; Mr Hunt shall set down the Persons name, and the name of the Book, in a Quire of Paper, and when he receives the Book again, he shall strike out the Name.

It is always to be noted, that no Book be taken out of the Library, but according to the Statute.

Orderd. That Mr Perry perfect the Names of the outside of the Boxes, and take such help as he wants, at the Charge of the Society.

That a more convenient Table, and some Chairs be put in the Library.

That Mr Hunt bring down all the Instruments that lye in the Upper Rooms, and lay them in the Library,to be viewed and disposed of as is most fit. '
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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