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Minutes of meeting, 24 November 1808

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SAL/02/032/003
Title
Minutes of meeting, 24 November 1808
Date
24/11/1808
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Item
Scope and content
The following Fellow was admitted: George Duckett

The following Fellows were elected: George Lister, William Smith

The following Fellow was recommended for election: Samuel Reynolds Solly

Sir Joseph Banks, Bart. communicates a letter from Captain William Ricketts on the discovery of curious bricks upon digging at the foundation of an old harbour at Folkestone.

Reverend Stephen Weston exhibits a coin of Gadir together with a letter of explanation.

Craven Ord exhibits Fabian’s Chronicle together with accompanying note.

Samuel Lysons communicates a remarkable Indenture whereby Sir Walter Raleigh licensed Mr Peter Edgcumbe to keep a Tavern and sell wines.
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