| Description | Discusses the submission of a circular letter and other documents to the President and censors of the Royal College of Physicians by one of its Fellows. The documents were considered objectionable and unworthy of a Fellow of the Royal Society or the College, potentially falling under the disciplinary jurisdiction of the Censors' board. The specific concerns raised include: - The circular letter's tone and purpose, which involved soliciting expert scientific evidence, suggesting what the testimony should be, and offering payment for it. - The view that such actions are inconsistent with the writer's status as a Fellow of the Royal Society. After careful consideration, the President and censors agreed with the concerns but concluded that: 1. They cannot intervene between courts of law and a professional witness. 2. They have no jurisdiction over the writer of the circular letter, as he is not connected with the College. Consequently, the President and censors decided to forward the papers to the Royal Society for further consideration. |