Record

RefNoCMO/2/66
AltRefNoCMO/2/68
LevelFile
TitleMinutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society
Date28 July 1686
DescriptionPresent at the Council: Dr Gale Vice President; Mr Henshaw; Mr Hill; Dr Robinson; Mr Aston; Mr Meredith

' Ordered that Mr Hunt have seven pounds and ten shillingf for graving and drawing severall of the figures of the book of Fishes.

Ordered that Mr Hunts Salary for half a year due 14 July last, be allowed him viz £20.

Ordered that Mr Houndertons bill for printong off the Cutts of the book of Fishes, being seven pounds four shilllings and four pence be allowed.

Ordered that the Books of Fishes be left with severalL booksellers to be disposed of, and that as good a bargain be made with the bookseller as may be, not exceeding one shilling per book. '
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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