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Minutes of meeting, 5 June 1755

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SAL/02/007/133
Title
Minutes of meeting, 5 June 1755
Date
5/6/1755
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Item
Scope and content
The following Fellow was proposed for election: Richard Mead

The following Fellows were elected: Viscount Charlemont, Francis Drake, John Thornhaugh (later known as Hewett)

The following Fellow was elected and admitted to the Society: Rev. Michael Lort

Repeal of Statute limiting number of Members.

Joseph Ames exhibits his drawing of the pulpit in the church of St Catherine's near the Tower.

Lyde Brown a small bronze figure of a Silenus from Herculaneum.

Gift by Sir John Evelyn of brass seal found in the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, and of new edition of Sculptura or the History and Art of Chalcography.
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Society of Antiquaries of London
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