Note of motion to appoint an Assistant Secretary

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

SA/23/17

Title

Note of motion to appoint an Assistant Secretary

Date

[1768]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

Motion to appoint an Assistant Secretary passed at the general meeting of 6 December 1768 by 53 votes to 1; motion by the Secretary to be permitted to appoint an Assistant and Benjamin Ralph nominated by him for the post, meeting of Directors, 13 December 1768.

Content Description

To be chosen by the Secretary from among the Fellows, at a salary of 30 guineas per annum. With note of result: "passed, one against it".