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The following Resolutions were agreed to unanimously : 



I. That before any measures are taken for carrying 

 the plan into execution, a petition be presented to his 

 Majesty, praying that he would be graciously pleased to 

 grant a charter to the Institution. 



II. That an outline of the plan be laid before the Right 

 Honourable Mr. Pitt and his Grace the Duke of Portland. 



III. That for these purposes it is expedient to elect 

 the Committee of Managers. 



IV. That the following proprietors (who have agreed 

 to serve in case they shall be elected) be now elected as the 

 first managers of the Institution : 



For three years. 

 The Earl Spencer. 

 Count Rumford. 

 Richard Clark, Esq. 



For two years. 

 The Earl of Egremont. 

 Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Banks. 

 Rich. Joseph Sulivan, Esq. 



For one year. 

 The Earl of Morton. 

 The Rt. Hon. Thomas Pelham. 

 Thomas Bernard, Esq. 



V. That the said managers be desired to solicit a 

 charter for the Institution, upon principles conformable to 

 the Proposals which have been printed and distributed, 

 and (as soon as the charter is obtained) to publish the 

 plan for the benefit of the public, in such manner as they 

 shall deem most expedient ; and also to take preparatory 

 measures for opening the Institution. 



That these resolutions be inserted in the public papers. 



Jos. BANKS, Chairman. 



