Minutes of a meeting of the Council of the Royal Society Present; The President, Martin Folkes; Lord Charles Cavendish; Nic Mann Esq. ; Reverend Dr Lyttleton; Daniel Wray Esq; Mr Watson; Sir James Creed; William Jones Esq; George Holmes Esq; Dr Wilbraham; Dr Mortimer Sir James Creed, Mr Mann, Mr Wray, and Doctor Wilbrahim were sworn of the Council Minutes of the last meeting on 30 November 1747 were read. Discussed the Treasurer's purchase of £1000 in Bank annuities, and Letter of Attorney for receiving the dividends; the President's borrowing of Sir Hans Sloanes Deed of the settling the Physic Garden in Chelsea; Mr Machin's return of papers relating to Lady Salters Will by Dr Mortimer; and excusing Peter Davall Esq Secretary of the Society, from all payment for future dues as other Secretaries of the Society have been. 6 January 1748