Captain James Cook, of Mile-end
^ a gentleman skilfull in astronomy, & the successful conductor of two important voyages for the discovery of unknown countries, by which geography & natural history have been greatly advantaged & improved, being desirous of the honour of becoming a member of this Society, we whose names are underwritten, do from our personal knowledge testify, that we believe him deserving of such honour, and that he will become a worthy & useful member.
(illegible text) Nov.er 23. 1775 Jos Banks
1. Dec.r 7. 1775 Matt Raper.
2.Dec.„ 14 1775 Dan. Solander
3.Dec.„ 21 1775 S Horsley
Mulgrove
John Reinold Forster
4. Jany 11. 1776
5. Jany„ 18 1776— — —
Seaforth
Jno Campbell
6. Jany„ 25 1776
CBlagden
James Stuart
7. Febry 1
8. Febry„ 8
C. Morton
Daniel Wray
9. Febry„ 15 1776
H. Cavendish
(illegible text) Stephens
10. Febry„ 22 1776
J. Cuthbert
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(illegible text) John Hunter
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James Burrow
Alex.r Aubert
JLloyd
Robert Mylne
Edward Poore
N. Maskelyne
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Ant.o Shepherd
