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‘vidual in the usüal way, sparing his feelings by making no 
reference to his situation. But in case of his election, he 
shall state his situation to the Treasurer, and pledge the hon- 
or of the individual elected, that all the fees which would 
ordinarily be demanded, shall be promptly paid, except ar- 
rears, whenever his situation will allow ; and the Treasurer 
shall make known his circumstances to no one save his suc- 
cessor, who shall as carefully guard his feelings. : 
SECTION IV. 
OF THE LIBRARY. 
Art. 1. The Library shall consist of works on — 
History, and other subjects connected therewith. 
RT. 9. The selection of Books to be purchased for the 
Library, shall be made by the Council ; but for the present, 
such- books only shall be purchased, as are not found in 
other publie Libraries in the city of Boston. - 
Art.3. Members may deposit books in the Library f for 
the use of the society; but such books shall not be taken 
from the Library-room, without the consent of the owners. 
Art. 4. The Society shall be responsible for the safe- 
keeping and careful usage of books deposited, e 
recompense the owners for any damage which may oc 
to them, while in the Society's keeping. 
sAÀmnT.5. Books owned by:the Society may be taken 
from the Library by members, upon signing a receipt for 
the same, and promising to make good any damage which 
may be sustained when in their FORES and to “ll 
the same if lost. 
Ant. 6. The Council may prohibit valuable ‘ind rare 
books from cireulation.. 
^ Art. 7. Books shall not be kept from the Library m more 
than one calendar month by-the same persons. 
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