426 [October. 



deemable after a few years, if the Society shall prefer, but he would 

 prefer a few thousand dollars to be paid on account. We propose to 

 offer ^15,000 ; but consider that the Society should not miss the lot 

 if satisfied with the location. 



"The lot is the most central of any we know of, having the dimen- 

 sions we require, with a front towards the southwest corner of Penn 

 Square ; and if this opportunity be lost, it is believed no vacant lot 

 so suitable for our purpose can be had. 



" The dimensions of the lot are 74 feet front, by 92 feet in depth, 

 to a small street. 



'* We recommend that the Society make the purchase." 



(Signed) Eli K. Price, 



Stephen Colwell, 

 F. Fraley. 



Dated October 3d, 1864. 



To bring the matter before the meeting, Mr. Fralej moved 

 that the Committee be authorized, at their discretion, to pur- 

 chase the lot of Mr. Harrison, for a sum not greater than 

 $16,000, and to make immediate payment of a portion, not 

 exceeding S5,000. 



After some discussion, on motion of Judge Sharswood, the 

 consideration of the subject was postponed until the first 

 stated meeting in November next. 



And the Society was adjourned." 



Stated Meeting, October 21, 1864. 



Present, eight members. 



Dr. Bell in the Chair. 



A letter accepting membership was received from Dr. A. 

 Tholuck, dated Halle, October 4th, 1864. 



