Defence of the resolution for omitting Mr. Panizzi's bibliographical notes from the catalogue of the Royal Society / [Anon].

  • Rigaud, Stephen Peter, 1774-1839.
Date:
1838]
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Credit: Defence of the resolution for omitting Mr. Panizzi's bibliographical notes from the catalogue of the Royal Society / [Anon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    DEFENCE OF THE RESOLUTION FOR OMITTING MR. PANIZZI’S BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTES FROM THE CATALOGUE OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY. Mr. Panizzi’s Letter to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, relative to the new Catalogue of the Royal Society, has been so ably answered by the Council, that it would be superfluous to enter into the general topics which it embraces; but as there is one part of it which may yet lead to an erroneous impression, a few additional re¬ marks upon the subject seem still to be requisite. When Mr. Panizzi, with the assistance of Mr. Roberton, had col¬ lected the titles of the books in the library of the Royal Society, he had overcome the most laborious part of his task ; and there can be little doubt, that, if he would have satisfied himself with the careful arrangement of these materials, he would have laid the foundation of an useful catalogue. But there is a doubt (and a very considerable one) as to the value and accuracy of the notes and remarks, which, from his anxiety to distinguish this Catalogue, Mr. Panizzi was in¬ duced, occasionally, to add to the articles which it contained. In support of this opinion, the following remarks are, therefore, sub¬ mitted to the Fellows of the Royal Society, by a Member of the Catalogue-Committee; who thinks it due to those with whom he has been appointed to act, that the real state of the case should be properly explained. Mr. Panizzi is evidently hurt that this part of his labours, on which he seems greatly to pride himself, has not been so highly VPYxTD, S - ?. C,