No. II.
Reading edition
Proceedings of a preliminary Meeting of Noblemen and Gentlemen, held at the City of London Tavern, on Thursday, the 12th of February, 1824.
Thomas Wilson, Esq. M.P. was called to the Chair.
Resolved unanimously,
That this Meeting, taking into consideration the frequent loss of human life by shipwreck, and believing that by the preconcerted exertions of practical men, and the adoption of practical means, such calamities might often be averted, are of opinion that a National Institution should be formed (to be supported by voluntary donations and subscriptions) for the preservation of life in cases of shipwreck on the coasts of the united kingdom; for affording such immediate assistance to the persons rescued, as their necessities may require; for conferring rewards on those who preserve their fellow-creatures from destruction; and for granting relief to the destitute families of any who may unfortunately perish in their attempts to save the lives of others.
Resolved unanimously,
That, with a view to the formation of such an Institution, a general Meeting of the Nobility, Gentry, Merchants, Traders, and others, be convened for Wednesday, the 25th instant, at twelve for one o'clock precisely, or such other day as may be found more convenient.
Resolved unanimously,
That the following be a provisional Committee in the interim, with power to add to their number.
THOMAS WILSON, Esq. M.P. Chairman. Henry Baring, Esq. M.P. Vice-Admiral Lord Amelius Beauclerk, K.C.B. John Blackburn, Esq. Henry Blanchard, Esq. John William Buckle, Esq. James Cazenove, jun. Esq. Simon Cock, Esq. Captain J. W. Deans Dundas, R.N. David C. Guthrie, Esq. Samuel Gurney, Esq. George Hibbert, Esq. Sir William Hillary, Bart. Samuel Hoare, Esq. George Lyall, Esq. Rev. H. H. Norris. John Clark Powell, Esq. Joseph Pulley, Esq. John Vincent Purrier, Esq. Christopher Richardson, jun. Esq. Benjamin Shaw, Esq. Right Honourable Lord Suffield. Christopher Tenant, Esq. Mr. Alderman Thompson, M.P. William Vaughan, Esq. Joshua Walker, Esq. M.P. Joshua Watson, Esq. Thomas Wilkinson, Esq. George Frederick Young, Esq.
Resolved unanimously,
That the thanks of this Meeting be given to Sir William Hillary, Bart. for his exertions in bringing this interesting subject before the Meeting, and for his assistance in its deliberations.
Mr. Wilson having left the chair,
It was resolved unanimously,
That the best thanks of this Meeting be given to Thomas Wilson, Esq. for his able conduct in the chair, and for his zeal in the support of the objects in contemplation.