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Here you can explore the meeting minutes of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences from 1739-1899. You can either search the minutes in full text, or follow mentions of an individual person.
Minutes from 1744
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Meeting 1744-08-06
Discussed were a sled for snow transport, an excerpt on meadow grass, and methods to determine Earth's shape.
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Meeting 1744-08-11
Discussion on Rackelhane description and publishing Uppsala census.
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Meeting 1744-08-13
Letter to Linnaeus with two transferred documents. See articles from August 6 and 11.
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Meeting 1744-08-14
The document by H. Ribe was discussed regarding the academy's work and its relevance to scientific studies.
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Meeting 1744-08-15
Sledge model handed to the president.
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Meeting 1744-08-18
Linnaeus reviewed documents, noted meadow grass.
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Meeting 1744-08-20
Letter sent to Beronius about Celsius's merits.
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Meeting 1744-08-21
Baron Bielke presented Siberian plants and seeds to the Academy.
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Meeting 1744-08-22
Document transferred from Prof. Beronii to Mr. Baron Höpken at academy meeting.
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Meeting 1744-08-25
Discussions on Drake's donation, caraway notes, French pendulum clock, and a new wagon invention.
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Meeting 1744-08-27
Letter sent to Linnaeus about Bielke's propositions.
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Meeting 1744-08-29
Linnaeus reports on over 200 species shared by Bielke and recommends a trip to North America for botanical research.
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Meeting 1744-09-01
Discussion on botanical expedition and seed imports, including bokhwete.
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Meeting 1744-09-04
Klingenstierna's documents published in print.
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Meeting 1744-09-06
Letter sent to Bergquist about copper pieces for this quarter.
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Meeting 1744-09-07
Rosensten's remark, approved by Triewald and Faggo, will be published.
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Meeting 1744-09-08
Meeting discussed cranes, horses, and supports in mining.
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Meeting 1744-09-10
Letter to Linnaeus about botanical journey, September article one.
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Meeting 1744-09-12
Mr. Linnaeus' response was noted in the minutes, contributing to the academy's scientific discussions.
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Meeting 1744-09-15
Discussion on soil impact and recommendation of Ternström to the East India Company.
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Meeting 1744-09-15
Discussion on Mr. Brandt's report about tin samples.
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Meeting 1744-09-20
The Academy sent a letter to Ankarcrona regarding Priest Ternström.
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Meeting 1744-09-26
Kalms discussed the Medusa and promised a report on Moscow's hailstorm. Kyronius to submit field burning proposal.
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Meeting 1744-09-26
Discussion on new meeting venue, manuscripts; promise to deliver tribute to Celsius; archive inventory.
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Meeting 1744-09-27
Sent letters to Linnaeus and replied to Kyronii's letter. Delivered Dr. Brandt’s opinions on Funck.
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Meeting 1744-09-28
The Academy sent a letter to Mr Baron Bielke in Jönköping regarding important matters.
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Meeting 1744-09-29
Linnaeus returned Kalm's report on the sea daisy Medusa and a description of a large hailstorm in Moscow.
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Meeting 1744-10-01
Triewald reported cultivation successes, and Kalm was praised for his submissions.
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Meeting 1744-10-03
Discussion on seeds, field discoloration, and the printer's contract.
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Meeting 1744-10-05
Discussion on Triewald's response to Linnaeus' remarks about botanical classifications and scientific methods.
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Meeting 1744-10-06
Meeting at Riddarhuset, Princess invitation and reports discussed.
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Meeting 1744-10-08
The Academy greeted the Princess and condoled with Assessor Vallerii’s widow.
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Meeting 1744-10-09
Condolences expressed and promised transfer of Valleri's estate to the King; letters sent about Academy accommodation.
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Meeting 1744-10-13
New president elected at Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences during a presidial change.
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Meeting 1744-10-15
Ekeblad elected president; printing costs adjusted.
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Meeting 1744-10-18
Memorial on melting process improvements sent to Tilas and Funck in 1741.
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Meeting 1744-10-19
Discussion on a memorandum about forest management in Västmanland, including general householding.
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Meeting 1744-10-20
The Academy discussed Grefingen's request and decided on a eulogy for Bentzelius.
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Meeting 1744-10-22
Discussed Valerii's biography; received response from Leijel on October matter.
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Meeting 1744-10-23
Contract with Count Grefing extended for three years, and he received a privilege for ten years.
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Meeting 1744-10-25
The letter covers scientific investigations and future expeditions.
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Meeting 1744-10-27
Meeting room offered, contract settled, inventions presented.
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Meeting 1744-10-31
Kalms promises to ask Linnaeus about Medusa and provide a detailed report on meadow care.
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Meeting 1744-11-03
Contract, Bentzelius' credentials, Linnaeus' request, and a newly discovered flower in Roslagen were discussed.
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Meeting 1744-11-05
The letter covers botanical classifications and news on plant cultivation.
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Meeting 1744-11-07
Linnaeus arrived and was greeted.
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Meeting 1744-11-09
The Academy signed a contract with printer Grefing for the publication of scientific works.
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Meeting 1744-11-10
Discussions on Polhem's invention and Salander's trade report questioned the security and publication of the report.
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Meeting 1744-11-10
Salberg submitted an improved plow drawing and reminders to Westbeck. Helström presented a seeding machine model.
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Meeting 1744-11-16
Mr. König presented experiments on the strength of wooden objects.
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Meeting 1744-11-17
The meeting discussed Linnaeus' letter on a missing appointment and Salberg's technical improvements. Doctor Leche was recommended as a new member.
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Meeting 1744-11-22
Linnaeus got plant list. Ship to Hägg, no departure this year, Ternström next time.
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Meeting 1744-11-24
Dalin presents eulogy for Benzelius; Uppsala death register as a model; Lejel's report referred to Brandt and Funk.
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Meeting 1744-11-28
The Academy heard Dalin's presentation on seas and decided to publish it.
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Meeting 1744-12-08
The Academy discussed archive management, postal freedom, and preserving Polhem's machines.
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Meeting 1744-12-12
The academy heard a eulogy for Drake.
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Meeting 1744-12-13
Letter to Linnaeus on silkworm reminders and drawing processing; message to Rinman about memorial text.
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Meeting 1744-12-15
Decisions on assisting Polhem, deliveries from Grefing, printing sermon and sending memorials to the king.
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Meeting 1744-12-17
Memorials on postal and customs freedom were submitted to the king for discussion.
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Meeting 1744-12-17
Mr. Tilas received thistle down and letters from Dr. Hesselius on September 15-16.
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Meeting 1744-12-19
Letter from Bielke regarding distancing himself from remarks against Benzelius and continued memory of the botanical proposition.
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Meeting 1744-12-20
Copper plate from Petiveria sent to Linnaeus for analysis.
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Meeting 1744-12-22
Linnaeus describes the American herb Petiveria.
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Meeting 1744-12-23
Documentation of Mrs. Wasenberg's life is reviewed and recorded.
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