Minutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society Present at the Council: Sir John Hopkins Vice President; Mr Hill; Mr Colwall; The Secretaries; Dr Grew; Dr Tison Mr Collins read his proposal for printing a book of Algebra . Council now orders the Treasurer to subscribe for 60 boks, and that notice be given of the Proposal and this Order at the next meeting of the Society. Ordered Sir William Petty be asked to accompany those members of the Council that by former Order were to speak to Sir John Cutler for obtaining Mr Hook's arrears. 12 July 1682