1881 
Messrs. Choate and Hewitt appointed a committee to draw up a resolution 
on the retirement of Mr. Robert L. Stuart from the Presidency. 
February 14 
Resolution offered by Mr. Choate that a course of four or more lectures be 
arranged by the Executive Committee. February 14 
1883 
Mr. Choate was requested to report a “form” of endorsement and acknow- 
ledgment to be placed on the back of certificates of Patrons and Fellows 
in appointing their successors. November 12 
1886 
Mr. Choate and Professor Bickmore requested to prepare a draft of an Act 
and a form of contract with the State for securing a more permanent 
support to carry on the Lectures to Teachers. January 5 
The Secretary pro tem. was requested to confer with Mr. Choate regarding 
the amendment proposed pertaining to the election of the Executive 
Committee and to report at the next meeting of the Board. May 10 
1887 
Mr. Choate gave notice that he should hereafter move the following amend- 
ment to the Constitution, to amend Article “6” by inserting after the 
first sentence thereof the following clause: 
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