Be this as it may, the prospective buyer is faced with 10 guineas worth of books published very much as a set.
His supporters took the initiative and managed to secure him a salary of 300 guineas a year, in lieu of fees.
But during the day a cloak worth three guineas and some other items were stolen.
Members were permitted to visit the garden whenever they liked, and those who subscribed ten guineas a year might bring guests with them.
The horrified guardians granted him compensation of 150 guineas, a sum later disallowed by the commissioners.
It was also common for them to share the guineas from a single boat's cargo.
They were also liable for the rent of 3000 guineas per annum for the remaining eleven years of their lease.
All fees are in guineas; exclusive of expenses including illustrations, modelmaking, travel etc.; the dates are those of the final report, except where asterisked, when they represent the contract date.