766 Proposals for Forming 



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 Insti- 

 tution. 



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

 ourable Mr. Pitt and His Grace the Duke of Portland. 



III. That, for these purposes, it is expedient to elect the com- 

 mittee 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 pre- 

 paratory measures for opening the Institution. 



That these resolutions be inserted in the public papers. 



Jos. Banks, Chairman. 



Sir Joseph Banks having quitted the chair, 



