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for procuring an Act of Parliament to prevent certain grievances 
complained of by the Memorial.” 
It was stated by myself and others of the Deputation, on un¬ 
doubted authority, at the General Meeting, that we could not go 
before Parliament until we had obtained a Charter of Incorpora¬ 
tion. With this information before the Governors, I am totally at 
a loss to know how it is that there is no immediate necessity for 
a Charter; and still further, what facilities (except that of a Charter) 
can be given to the profession to enable them to obtain an Act of 
Parliament. 
A meeting of the Deputation, and perhaps of the profession, is 
likely soon to be summoned. I am sure you will, on the perusal 
of these few remarks, see the necessity of some explanation 
being given, in order that the sentiments and feelings of the 
Governors may not be misrepresented, or their resolution subjected 
to that construction which it is quite evident it admits of. 
I shall feel obliged by any remarks you may be pleased to com¬ 
municate to me, also for a copy of the Resolution of the Committee 
of Governors upon which Professor Sewell's assertion was founded, 
with the date, and for the opinion of the Examining Committee 
on the several propositions contained in the Memorial, in order 
that I may communicate them to the Deputation, and, if they think 
proper, to the ^lembers at large who have signed that document. 
I remain, 
Your obedient Servant, 
Tho. Walton Mayer, V.S. 
To Tho. France, Escj., 
(Sec. pro teni.) 
London. 
3. (Copy.) 
Bedford Row, 
16th July, 1840. 
Sir,—On the other half sheet you have a copy of the minute of 
the proceedings of the Governors on the iOth June, when you pre¬ 
sented your Memorial. There will be a meeting of the Medical 
Honorary Mciid)ors of the (k)llege on Wednesday next, when the 
subjects of the Memorial will be laid before tliein for their advice : 
