I. That the Chronological Institute of London shall consist of a
Treasurer, Secretary, and Registrar, and (when deemed expedient)
of a President; also of a Council, and other Members.
II. That the Members shall be either Ordinary or Honorary: the
former contributing to the support, and having a voice in the
government of the Institute; the latter not having such
obligation.
III. That the object of the Institute shall be to promote
Chronological Science, by literary contributions, by collecting
and diffusing information, by interchange of correspondence, by
lectures on Chronology and its various branches and applications,
and by the publication or encouragement of Chronological works.
London, 22d December, 1851.