| Description | Informs of Lord Rope's acknowledgement of Mr. White's letter, which informed him that his name has been suggested as a potential replacement for outgoing members of the Royal Society's Council. Regrets that due to his significant distance, Lord Rope cannot attend the meeting on the 30th, and his attendance may not be regular. However, if the Royal Society offers him a seat on the Council, he promises to provide whatever assistance he can. |