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Minutes from 1766
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Meeting 1766-01-08
Copies were distributed, a prize jetton was decided, and an anonymous writer encouraged the Academy to engage in literature.
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Meeting 1766-01-14
Mennander delivers a commemorative speech about member von Stiernman and his scientific contributions.
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Meeting 1766-01-15
Professor Sitt spoke about the former member, Assessor Ribe.
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Meeting 1766-01-22
New cancer treatment discussed and B. Bergius became a new member. Springer's ship safety proposal was rejected.
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Meeting 1766-02-05
Discussed Laurel’s book corrections, Tiburtius’ bone findings, Gadd’s seawater experiments, Alströmer’s babian description, Mattlin’s threshold machine.
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Meeting 1766-02-12
Discussed mortality statistics and disease spread; questions on beekeeping and fish pond construction selected for premium.
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Meeting 1766-02-26
Berch advised against Laurel's application, and Rinman presented mineral research.
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Meeting 1766-03-06
Mr. Rinman commemorated Cronstedt before many grieving members.
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Meeting 1766-03-12
Meeting discussed weather changes at sea and tourmaline properties; two new subject friends accepted.
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Meeting 1766-03-14
Governor Tilas gave a commemorative speech for Baron von Ungern-Sternberg in the packed Knight's Hall.
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Meeting 1766-03-19
Wilcke demonstrated with tourmalines and presented Hermelin's paper on copper smelting improvements. Extracts from publications were denied.
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Meeting 1766-04-16
Theft and almanac printing discussed; pricing suggested for negotiation.
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Meeting 1766-04-16
New president elected after discussions on theft and foreign scholars' membership.
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Meeting 1766-04-23
Meeting discussed pump installation, weather changes on ships, and tourmaline properties; Martin's observations need verification.
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Meeting 1766-04-30
Strussenfelt won the prize for his answer on tiles; Von Swab will contribute a preface.
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Meeting 1766-05-07
The meeting discussed a pump invention, recovery of cartographic materials after fire, and awarded Abbé Ventura 40 ducats for an answer to a weather question.
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Meeting 1766-05-28
Meeting discussed royal instructions, decided to subscribe to ship designs, thanked Meermans, noted Wilcke's tourmaline research and Hallonqvist's ideas.
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Meeting 1766-06-07
Tilas commemorated Count Bonde at the meeting.
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Meeting 1766-06-11
Discussed royal approval of statements and reports on plants and animal diseases, as well as financial matters.
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Meeting 1766-06-25
Academy discussed gunpowder mandate and relocation due to royal needs.
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Meeting 1766-07-09
Meeting about accounts, Tuvén's funds written off and Rydberg receives contribution.
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Meeting 1766-07-09
Records distributed, new members proposed, and Rosenadler elected as new president.
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Meeting 1766-08-06
Meeting covered demographic data, pearls, ground smoke observations, and library pest problems.
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Meeting 1766-08-20
Meeting covered discussions on solar dust, bogs, and physiological measurements.
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Meeting 1766-10-22
Discussion on finances; Nordström's request for extended payment terms approved.
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Meeting 1766-10-22
Academy meeting in new room, discussion on insect and election of members.
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Meeting 1766-11-05
On November 5th, for the Crown Prince's wedding, the observatory was beautifully lit with the slogan 'The seventh is found'.
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Meeting 1766-11-10
The Academy was presented to the King and Crown Prince; 32 members attended.
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Meeting 1766-11-19
Meeting discussed longitude methods, wine densities, solar smoke, and a new orchid genus.
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Meeting 1766-11-26
Meeting discussed gunpowder and scientific contributions from members.
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Meeting 1766-12-03
Mr. Högström commemorated Reverend Westbeck at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on December 3rd.
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Meeting 1766-12-10
Discussion on publications and scientific contributions presented; the year saw a rich harvest of research results.
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