of the Linnean Society of London. ix 



" And I have the satisfaction to inform your Lordship, that 

 His Majesty has been pleased to signify his consent to be the 

 Patron of the Linnean Societ}^ of London. 



'* I have the honour to be, 

 " My Lord, 

 " Your Lordship's very obedient Servant, 



(Signed) " Robert Peel." 



"The Lord Stanley, M.P. 



&c. &c. &c." 



His Majesty having been thus graciously pleased to declare 

 himself the Patron of the Society, a Deputation, consisting of 

 the President, Dr. Maton (Vice-President), Mr. Forster (Vice- 

 President), and the Secretary, waited upon His Majesty by 

 appointment on December 14th, for the purpose of receiving 

 His Majesty's Signature, declaratory of his Royal pleasure; 

 when His Majesty was graciously pleased to inscribe his 

 Name in the Society's Charter-Book. 



