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Sciences at Stockholm, for Archbishop Troil, by him presented to Sir Joseph 

 Banks, and now presented to the Society by Robert Brown, Esq., President, for 

 which the Special Thanks of the Society were directed to be given. 



It was moved by Dr. Wallich, seconded by Dr. Boott, and unanimously 

 resolved : — 



That the most grateful and cordial Thanks of the Society be offered to Mr. Brown, 

 for the admirable manner in which, for more than three years, he has conducted the 

 business of the Society as its President ; together with the great and sincere regret of the 

 Members that advancing years and the infirmities attending on them should have in- 

 duced him to relinquish an office, in which it would have been their earnest desire long 

 to have availed themselves of his invaluable services. 



1854. 

 Mar. 21. The Treasurer, Mr. Yarrell, having communicated to the Council that the 

 President has very liberally given a Donation of one hundred guineas for the 

 use of the Society, it was moved by Mr. Miers, seconded by Dr. Boott, and 

 unanimously resolved : — 



That the cordial Thanks of the Council be given to Thomas Bell, Esq., the President 

 of the Society, for his liberal Donation. 



