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7. Laid on the table Circular No. 157 containing a Paper, by Mr. J. 
P. Lewis, entitled " Portuguese Inscriptions in Ceylon," with the 
opinion of Mr. H. C. P. Bell, to whom it was referred for report. 
Resolved, — That the Paper be accepted for reading and publication. 
8. Considered the desirability of publishing the manuscript entitled 
Journal of a Tour to Candia in the Year 1796." 
Resolved, — That the publication of the manuscript do stand over until 
Mr. im Thurn forwards his notes and "copy." Mr. Joseph explained 
that a typewritten copy of the manuscript had been made for 
Mr. im Thurn, who had promised to forward to the Society the Paper, 
with notes, for publication. 
9. Laid on the table a letter from Dr. W. G. Van Dort regretting 
his inability to accept the Vice- Presidentship. 
Resolved, — That Mr. P. Freudenberg be appointed Vice-President. 
