| Content Description | Explains the aims of the Royal Institution, including to raise a 'general spirit of scientific observation', to encourage useful industry and to excite mechanical improvements; explains that the Institution has already been honoured with the support and patronage of respectable men but believes that they need as many respectable men to support them as possible; mentions the publications where a full account of the Institution is given; notes that the Institution has been well received in foreign countries and has been given the support of the King; writes that if the duke wishes to become a proprietor or subscriber to the institution, he should sign the enclosed paper [Pl C 52/149]; adds that the duke can also recommend gentleman to be considered as subscribers to the Royal Institution. |