It is agreed,

1. 1. That the number of persons who join efforts to make this book useful, shall not exceed Six.

2. 2. That each person shall produce at certain periods, a paper, essay, a few observations, or some other production, which is to be considered as their lesson for that period.

3. 3. That no other qualifications be required, than the production of the paper in due time, and a wish to improve.

4. 4. That the Members do in rotation take charge of the book during the periods, and, receiving the written subscriptions, enter or cause them to be entered in an uniform manner.

5. 5. That each period consist of two months.

6. 6. That the papers be ready for entrance in the book at the end of the first month.

7. 7. That the Members do meet, as may be convenient, at the end of each period, for the regular transference of the book from one to another; and for the consideration of any other matters that may require it.

8. 8. That as entire liberty is allowed in the choice of the subject, and the manner of treating it; so, also, none be considered as involved in the observations of another, or accountable except for his own productions.