260 ACCOUNT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SCIENTIFIC PRIZE 



With regard to the form in which this Prize is to be ad- 

 judged, we beg leave to suggest, that it may be given in a 

 Gold Medal, not exceeding 15 guineas in value, together with 

 a sum of Money, or a Piece of Plate, bearing the devices and 

 inscriptions upon the Medal. 



If, during any of the Biennial Periods, commencing from 

 Martinmas 1820, no discoveries of sufficient importance shall 

 be communicated to the Society, the interest of the Fund may 

 be added to the principal, after paying the incidental expences 

 incurred, from the preparation of the dies and other causes. 



Leaving all other arrangements to your judgment and dis- 

 cretion, we have only to express the hope, that this Donation 

 may realize the Patriotic Views of its Founder, and contribute 

 in an eminent degree to advance the honour and interests of 

 our native Country. We have the honour to be, 



Gentlemen, 



Your most obedient, 



Humble Servants, 



Alex. Keith. 

 J. Keith. 

 David Brewster. 



Edinburgh, 

 Dec. 4. 1820. 



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To Sir Walter Scott, Bart. President, 

 and the other Members of the Council 

 of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 



Resolved, 



