Account of' the Establishment of a Scientific Prize. 35^ 
With regard to the form in which this Prize is to be ad- 
judged, we beg leave to suggest, that it may be given in a Gold 
Medal, not exceeding fifteen guineas in value, together with a 
sum of Money, or a Piece of Plate, bearing the devices and in- 
scriptions upon the Medal. 
If, during any of the biennial periods, commencing from 
Martinmas 1820, no discoveries of sufficient importance shall 
be communicated to the Society, the interest of the fund may 
be added to the principal, after paying the incidental expences 
incurred from the preparation of the dies and other causes. 
Leaving all other arrangements to your judgment and dis- 
cretion, we have only to express the hope, that this donation 
may realize the patriotic views of its Founder, and contribute 
in an eminent degree to advance the honour and interests of our 
native country. We have the honour to be. Gentlemen, 
Your most obedient humble servants, 
Alex. Keith. 
J. Keith. 
Edinburgh, ) David Brewster. 
Dec, 4. 1820. ) 
Resolution cf the President and Council, 
Resolvedy That the President and Council of the Royal Society 
of Edinburgh, cannot forget the zeal with which their late ve- 
nerable associate, Mr Keith of Dunottar, pursued every object 
that could forward the discovery and the dissemination of know- 
ledge : and they receive the gift which has been announced by 
his Trustees, under the conditions prescribed, with sentiments 
of the most respectful remembrance and gratitude, and with the 
determination that the intentions of Mr Keith shall be fulfilled, 
in a manner, it is hoped, which will do equal honour to his me- 
mory, and to the future successful candidates for the distinction 
of the Keith Medals. 
Resolved farther^ That this resolution be transmitted by the 
President to the Trustees of Mr Keith, and that these Gentle- 
men be at the same time requested to accept the thanks of the 
President and Council, for the trouble they have so obligingly 
taken on the present occasion.” 
Royal Society Hall, I 
Dec. 18, 1820. i 
