That same evening, a paper was read, which he had addressed to Sir John Pringle, containing an account of the method he had taken to preserve the health of the crew of his majesty's ship the Resolution, during her voyage round the world.

Another paper, at the request of the president, was communicated by him on the 18th of April.

relative to the tides in the South Seas.

The tides particularly considered were those in the Endeavour River, on the east coast of New Holland.
A still greater honour was in reserve for Captain Cook, than the election of him to be a common member of the Royal Society.

It was resolved by Sir John Pringle and the council of the society, to bestow upon him the estimable prize of the gold medal, for the best experimental paper, of the year; and no determination could be founded to greater wisdom and justice.