Minutes of a meeting Present at the meeting: James Burrow Esq Vice president in the chair The following had leave to be present: George Wingfield Esq and Dr Siquoira by Mr Emanuel Mendes da Costa Baron van Prown and Mr Panzano by Mr ellis Mr Hudson by Mr Edwards Dr Gardner by Dr Maty Mr More by Dr Parsons Monsieur Genevois by Dr Birch Mr Brown and Mr King by Dr Chauncy Gifts received from their authors; 1. 'Reflexions critique sur le Systeme de L'attraction' vy Mr Massiere, quarto, printed at Nice in 1759 2. 'A Memoire for the improvement of Navigation', by Mr Genevois of Bern, now a candidate for election into this Society, in quarto rinted at London 1760 ' A certificate recommending Erasmus Darwen [Darwin] of Litchfield MB for election into this Society dated London, 8 January 1761, and signed, Noah Thomas, John Hadley, John Lewis Petit, John Ross, and Charlton Wollaston, was read, and ordered to be put up in the publick meeting Room. ' 8 January 1761