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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 4101-4478 Level [37] SubSeries

11. Add MS 4445-4446

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Add MS 4445-4446
Title:
ROYAL SOCIETY PAPERS. Draft minutes of the Royal Society, lists of papers submitted, and papers recording other transactions; 1751-1765. Mainly in Birch's autograph. Two volumes.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1751-1765
Extent:
2 items

12. Add MS 4450-4451

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Add MS 4450-4451
Title:
Draft minutes and reports of General and Committee Meetings of the Trustees, 17 Dec. 1753-6 Aug. 1756, taken by Birch. Among the subjects are the purchase for £20,000 of Sir Hans Sloane's collection from his executors, the housing of that, and the Harley, Cotton and other libraries, the acquisition and refitting of Montagu House, and the general business of the Museum. At the end are a few memoranda by Birch on the above subjects.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
17 Dec 1753-6 Aug 1756
Extent:
2 items