Memorial of the Secretary [John Inigo Richards] to the President and Council
Richards points out the increase in the duties of the post as compared with those of the previous incumbent, citing the minutes of Council and General Assembly as evidence; mentions the demands on him as both Secretary and as a practising artist, asking to receive the same allowance of candles and oil as the Keeper in order to work at night; states that he has incurred losses of £15 on maintaining fires in the building at night; and complains of unfulfilled promises made by the late Treasurer [
Sir William Chambers].