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Minutes of meeting, 24 April 1786

Reference code
SAL/02/021/020
Title
Minutes of meeting, 24 April 1786
Date
24/4/1786
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
The following Fellow was recommended for election: Henry Cecil

The following Fellow was elected: Josiah Wedgwood

Gustav Brander exhibited the Head of a Pastoral Staff.

Prints were announced for delivery to members on the anniversary election.

The narrative of David Samwell of the death of Captain James Cook presented.

A similarity of customs observed between the Sandwich Islands and certain nations treated by Herodotus.

William Burrell presents four plates of seals, coins and rings.
Creator
Society of Antiquaries of London
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