Record

RefNoCMO/2/303
AltRefNoCMO/2/260
LevelFile
TitleMinutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society
Date15 March 1722
DescriptionPresent at the meeting: The President: Dr Stanley; Dr Halley; Mr Bellers; Lord Pzisley; Mr Machin; Dr Taylor; Mr Folkes; Mr Buissiere; Dr Sherard; Dr Jurin

' Ordered, that the executors of the Late Mr Keck do pay into the hands of the President the Sum of five hundred fourty seven pounds ten shillings which is due from them to the Royal Society in full of Mr Keck's Legacy, the Interest of the Same and costs of Suit.

Memorandum. March 15 1721 [1722]
The money aforesaid was paid into the President's hands accordingly in presence of the Council.
Is Newton

Dr Musgrave, Thomas Bacon Esq. the Reverend Mr Lucas and Colonel Molesworth were Severally ballotted for and approved of as Candidates to be chosen into the Society.

The President having proposed that Mr John Frewin be the Sollicitor to the Society, It was agreed to Nemine contradicente.

Ordered, That if the rent and arrears due to the Royal Society for the Fee Farm rent out of the Lord Abergavenny's Estate at Lady day next be not paid within three months aftet that time Distresss Shall be made for the Same.

Ordered, That if any of the Rents due to the Royal Society from any of their Tenants shall be unpaid three months after the Same shall become due The Sollicitor to the Society Shall cause distress or Such other proceeding to be made as shall be thought proper for recovery thereof. '
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView