Letter from [William] Whewell, to The Royal Society Acknowledges awareness of a statute but mentions following a precedent established by previous vice presidents at the last two presidents' meetings. Refers to the practice of moving motions with or without notice and not strictly adhering to the statute. Expresses concern about a resolution affecting the author as a fellow of the society and the authorship of a book, which was passed after a lengthy speech at a regular meeting without following the statute's process. c.1836