what they had to ofter in support of the said Peticon
and the Consideration of this matter is defered to be
considered at a future Grand Committee.

Comee to appoint a
Person to [..]

This Committee proceeded to Consider of a Painter
for the drawing Mr Presidents Picture And it is
referred to Mr. Treasurer Dr. Mead Dr. Crow Dr. Hulse
Mr Du Cane and Mr Depty. Kendall to Agree upon and
nominate a Painter for that purpose and they are
desired to proceed therein forthwith

Present
Mr. Treasurer
Lesingham
Wyeth
Raper
J: Hollis
Garland
Du Cane
Mitchell
Enmett
Mee
J. Martin
Foach
Townsend

Grand Committee Ven is 4o. July 1729

Minutes of last Grand Committee held 20 June
last read & approved

Orderd that a Green Staff be sent to the
following Gentleman recomended by
by Sundry Gentlemen Viz:
Christopher Witchcote< no role > Esqr :
Resolv'd that Mr. Raper be desired to order
Mr Warner of Bishop Storford to go upon
the Repairing the Barnes & Out houses belong-
-ing to the Farmes in Hertfordshire devis'd
to the this Hospital by Mrs: Palmers will

Commee to View

Orderd that Mr: Treasurer Mr: Mee
Mr. Ducane Mr: Emmett & Mr: Hollis or any
three be a Sub Committee to View 2 Houses
in the Old Baily next the Golden Lyon Tavern
in the Occupation of Mr Ferris & Mr. Sample

Grant to Richd
Edwards< no role > }

Agreed with Mr: Edwards to let him a Lease
of the House he now lives in in Blow bladder
-street for 21 Years from the expiration of
the present term at £45 P Ann clear rent &

poors box £2 2d

he to lay out £150 at least in good and
Substantial repairs to the approbation of the
Hospital Gave 2 Guineas to the poors Box
A Report of the Sub Comittee apppointed to view Etc
hold Courts at the hospital Estates in the
Counties of Hertford & Bucks & near
Uxbridge in Middlesex in April last was
read & Approved.