[32] Present, Sir Joseph Banks, Earl of Morton, Count Rumford, and Richard Clark, Esq.
[33] The substance of these lectures was published in the fourth number of the Journals of the Royal Institution, p. 49, edited by Dr. Young. The paper is called Outlines of a View of Galvanism. It is dated September 1801.
[34] This was the first memoir on the Theory of Light and Colours, read Nov. 12, 1801.
[35] Davy always thought he caught the fever during an experiment for disinfecting Newgate Prison.
[36] Some time after his recovery it was said in the Institution that his laboratory experiments caused his illness.
‘Says Davy to Baryt, “I’ve a strong inclination
To try to effect your deoxidation;”
But Baryt replied, “Have a care of your mirth,
Lest I should retaliate and change you to earth.”’
[37] The voltaic subscriptions amounted to 520l.