Meeting of Directors held at Bradford Hotel May 30th 1901 Present W. R. Clayton Esq. (in the chair) Messrs Bainbridge, Baxter, Coates, Cuff, Davies, Kirkwood, Taylor & Wright. Minutes of last meeting read & confirmed. Cox Having applied for engagement: the Sec. write to the Liverpool F.C. stating the fact & enquire of prepared to transfer to us & terms. J. Bell left over. Clark Resolved we negotiate with Hamilton Aces. for his transfer on best terms & wages about £3 but the deputation have discretionary power to a few Shillings. Patterson Resolved we negotiate with Royal Albert with powers as re Clark. Mr. Bainbridge & the Sec. go re above tomorrow. Roche engagement confirmed as per agreement. Fixture with Tottenham Hotspur on Jany. 2nd. be made (home). Terms guarantee £30 half gross over £60. Lan. Combination Invitation to club representatives to Lunch & Dinner on June 8th at Hotel Victoria New Brighton at the club's expense be approved Messrs Clayton, Bainbridge & Sec. to make the arrangements. Signed 1901 B. Kelly Chairman