Record

RefNoCMO/2/334
AltRefNoCMO/2/305
LevelFile
TitleMinutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society
Date20 April 1727
DescriptionPresent at the Council: The President; Mr Hadley; Mr Graham; Mr Folkes; Mr Jones; Lord Foley; Mr Gale; Mr Buissiere; Dr Jurin; Mr Machin

' The President proposed to the Council to wait upon his Majesty with the Book of Charters and Laws, in Order to beg the Honour of having his Majesties Name writ upon the leaf proposed for it, which being put to the Ballot was agreed to Nemine Contradicente.

The President put the Question, whether what was to be read to his Majesty upon that Occation Should be in writing.

Which upon a Ballot waas carried in the Affirmative.

All the
Gentlemen present at this Council were desired to meet on Monday next at Noon, or at any times before as they Shall think fit to draw up an Address accordingly.

It was Ordered, that the President be impowered to allow Dr Jurin to present Six instruments more, to Persons abroad for making Observations upon the weather. '
Extent1p
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